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Baby With Persistent Bruised, Swollen And Lumpy Upper Arm, Had Fallen Causing Twisting Of Arm. Reason?

My 14 month old son has a bruised looking upper arm and it is swollen and lumpy. has not shown any improvement for two months. Don t know if it was an injury or not. possibly i was holding him on sink and he fell in turn twisting the arm (i got scarred and held tight sonhe did not fall tomthe floor i did not notice any bruising from the incident but its the only possibility i know of. )mb even getting worse. looks like Poppeye in that arm and bruises are in spots of reddish purple color. going on mb 3 months.
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
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hi

thanks for your query

i can feel your concerns

donot take it lightly.i advise you to consult your doctor for clinical examination.
he may need few investigation like X ray of arm after consulting your doctor
ice massage is helpful and keep arm elevated to reduce swelling.

hope i have ansewered your query

wishing him a speedy recovery

i am available for your help

regards

dr.imran
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Baby With Persistent Bruised, Swollen And Lumpy Upper Arm, Had Fallen Causing Twisting Of Arm. Reason?

hi thanks for your query i can feel your concerns donot take it lightly.i advise you to consult your doctor for clinical examination. he may need few investigation like X ray of arm after consulting your doctor ice massage is helpful and keep arm elevated to reduce swelling. hope i have ansewered your query wishing him a speedy recovery i am available for your help regards dr.imran