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How Can A Painful Lump Above The Elbow Due To An Injury Be Treated?
Question: Hit my arm on my boat trailer last sunday know i have a lump just above my elbow at my four arm There it no marks there just a lump hert alot when i hit it but not know just a lump dano6916 @yahoo.com
Brief Answer:
Warm compress and anti inflammatory medication
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Swelling and lumps occur with trauma as part of the body's inflammatory response. The use of a warm compress to the area along with anti inflammatory medication, would be helpful to reduce the lump.
The warm compress can be applied 2 to 4 times a day for 10 to 15 mins. Examples of anti inflammatory medication include naproxen, Ibuprofen, Cataflam etc.
It can take 1 to 3 weeks for a lump formed from trauma to resolve. In some cases, the resolution is incomplete, meaning that the lump may go down somewhat but not completely.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Warm compress and anti inflammatory medication
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Swelling and lumps occur with trauma as part of the body's inflammatory response. The use of a warm compress to the area along with anti inflammatory medication, would be helpful to reduce the lump.
The warm compress can be applied 2 to 4 times a day for 10 to 15 mins. Examples of anti inflammatory medication include naproxen, Ibuprofen, Cataflam etc.
It can take 1 to 3 weeks for a lump formed from trauma to resolve. In some cases, the resolution is incomplete, meaning that the lump may go down somewhat but not completely.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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