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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Bruising On Left Arm
I fell a few months ago in my kitchen, I hit on my left arm very hard. I had an xray, no broken bones, but I bruised the mussel very badly. I am still having trouble with it. It hurts all the time, and my movement is very limited. How long does it usually take for this to heal. I try to move it and use it.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
Hello,
You fell in your kitchen few months ago, had X-ray done and there is no fracture, no broken bones. Presently you are hurting and movement is limited. Your symptoms are indicative of skeletomuscular injury/trauma. If your left arm pain is caused by a muscle sprain or strain, tendonitis or bursitis you should keep the affected arm at rest. Apply ice on and off for short periods, and keep it elevated (do not leave it hanging down). You can take painkillers, Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when required to ease any discomfort.
Do not overuse the affected arm. You should get yourself examined by a health care provider, doctor or a physical therapist as wearing a splint, sling, or crutches may help you to keep the affected area immobile & promote better healing. The bandage should be snug, but not so tight that you feel tingling or numbness. Make sure that there is proper blood circulation. Until inflammation in the bursa or tendon fully subsides, you are recommended to avoid activity that puts stress on the affected part.
To help bruise heal faster you can apply ointment Soframycin on the affected area, you will get much relief. Maintain healthy body weight, starting exercising, eat a healthful diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean meats, as well as low fat dairy products. Since it is your left hand that is hurting, get lipid function tests done to rule out any developing heart ailment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You fell in your kitchen few months ago, had X-ray done and there is no fracture, no broken bones. Presently you are hurting and movement is limited. Your symptoms are indicative of skeletomuscular injury/trauma. If your left arm pain is caused by a muscle sprain or strain, tendonitis or bursitis you should keep the affected arm at rest. Apply ice on and off for short periods, and keep it elevated (do not leave it hanging down). You can take painkillers, Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when required to ease any discomfort.
Do not overuse the affected arm. You should get yourself examined by a health care provider, doctor or a physical therapist as wearing a splint, sling, or crutches may help you to keep the affected area immobile & promote better healing. The bandage should be snug, but not so tight that you feel tingling or numbness. Make sure that there is proper blood circulation. Until inflammation in the bursa or tendon fully subsides, you are recommended to avoid activity that puts stress on the affected part.
To help bruise heal faster you can apply ointment Soframycin on the affected area, you will get much relief. Maintain healthy body weight, starting exercising, eat a healthful diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean meats, as well as low fat dairy products. Since it is your left hand that is hurting, get lipid function tests done to rule out any developing heart ailment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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