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Do Soreness And Tenderness In The Elbows After A Fall Require Medical Attention?
Question: I banged my elbow about a year and a half ago. I noticed today that the skin is dark around it (more so on the elbow I hit than the one I did not). It’s a little tender, though not much. Any ideas what is going on and whether I need to do something about it? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Dark skin on injury side normal but tenderness unusual
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is normal for the skin on the injury side to be slightly darker than the other side. Tenderness should not be usually present one and a half years after the injury.
You can keep it under observation for some time and if it persists go for X-ray examination of the elbow.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
Dark skin on injury side normal but tenderness unusual
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is normal for the skin on the injury side to be slightly darker than the other side. Tenderness should not be usually present one and a half years after the injury.
You can keep it under observation for some time and if it persists go for X-ray examination of the elbow.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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