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What Causes A Lump On The Wrist After A Fall?
My mom just fell off her sofa onto the floor in her nursing home. Carpeted floor. Short distance. She is 87 but big strong boned. No osteoporosis. There is a lump on her wrist from fall. Wrist is sore but she can move her fingers fine. Ok to wait till am to take her to her reg physician or need to go to ER?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
Swelling may be due to the trauma alone or there may be underlying fracture. If she is moving her fingers and wrist easily then most probably it is due to injury alone. She can take analgesics for pain. But if symptoms persists, it's better to take her to ER and have x-ray done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gauraw Kumar
Swelling may be due to the trauma alone or there may be underlying fracture. If she is moving her fingers and wrist easily then most probably it is due to injury alone. She can take analgesics for pain. But if symptoms persists, it's better to take her to ER and have x-ray done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gauraw Kumar
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