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Noticed Swelling And Pain On Elbow Due To An Injury

I fell on my elbow 2 weeks ago it hurt to the touch but nothing else. I cut a 1/2 in puncture wound also 1/2 deep on the elbow it's healing fine but now it hurts all the time and it is swollen and hot to the touch. What is the problem and my options
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that the area on elbow that had a punctured wound seems to have got infected and swelling and hot sensitivity seems to be due to inflammation caused due to infection..
I would suggest you to consult a General Physician and get evaluated and in case if there is infection he can advise you a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen..
You can also be advised to apply a combination of steroid ointment and triple antibiotic ointment over it..
Do not scratch the area if there is itching as it can cause irritation and increased inflammation..
Do col compresses over it as it will reduce inflammation..
Keep the area free of moisture and clean.
Avoid further traumatic injury to the elbow..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Noticed Swelling And Pain On Elbow Due To An Injury

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that the area on elbow that had a punctured wound seems to have got infected and swelling and hot sensitivity seems to be due to inflammation caused due to infection.. I would suggest you to consult a General Physician and get evaluated and in case if there is infection he can advise you a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.. You can also be advised to apply a combination of steroid ointment and triple antibiotic ointment over it.. Do not scratch the area if there is itching as it can cause irritation and increased inflammation.. Do col compresses over it as it will reduce inflammation.. Keep the area free of moisture and clean. Avoid further traumatic injury to the elbow.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.