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Suggest Remedy For Fluid Filled Road Rash With Swelling In Arm

Hi my husband had a motorcycle accident not too serious but got done pretty bad road rash on his inner for arm. It is very Swollen and hard to the touch. when he raises his arm or elevates it the swelling goes down. When he lowers it he can feel fluid rush back down his arm and swells up again almost immediately, and it Is very painful.
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

Perhaps he has a wound infection; swelling and pain seems to suggest that. I suggest him to take an oral antibiotic e.g. either Amoxycillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily for a week. He must also take an injection of Tetanus Toxoid.
In addition, he may take an OTC anti inflammatory e.g. Tab ibuprofen, twice daily for a week

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest Remedy For Fluid Filled Road Rash With Swelling In Arm

Hi, Perhaps he has a wound infection; swelling and pain seems to suggest that. I suggest him to take an oral antibiotic e.g. either Amoxycillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily for a week. He must also take an injection of Tetanus Toxoid. In addition, he may take an OTC anti inflammatory e.g. Tab ibuprofen, twice daily for a week Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.