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Swelling On Elbow That Looks Like A Liquid Sack After Hitting On Kitchen Counter. What Could Be Done?
Question: Smacked elbow on kitchen counter. Not all that violently. Swelled up and almost looks like a liquid sack under the skin. Am using ice bag, but swelling not going down after half-hour. Not a lot of pain.
Brief Answer:
It seems to be soft tissue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us
Liquid sac under skin is likely to be due to a haematoma formation in the area.
It seems to be soft tissue injury. It is better to go for x-ray to rule out any bony injury. You need to avoid massaging the area. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.
Avoid lifting weight and rest well.
The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area.
Hope this helps you. If you have any further queries I am happy to answer, if no kindly close the query.
Wishing you speedy recovery...
Regards.
It seems to be soft tissue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us
Liquid sac under skin is likely to be due to a haematoma formation in the area.
It seems to be soft tissue injury. It is better to go for x-ray to rule out any bony injury. You need to avoid massaging the area. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.
Avoid lifting weight and rest well.
The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area.
Hope this helps you. If you have any further queries I am happy to answer, if no kindly close the query.
Wishing you speedy recovery...
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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