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Having Pain, Swelling And Bruising In Elbow. Suggest
I am a 47 year old female. I fell on the ice three weeks ago and broke the fall with my elbow. It hurt immediately, but had no brusing. Since that time, it only hurt when I would bear weight on it (lean on it) or bump it. Yesterday, I bumped it three times. It now aches alot and the area hurts when I touch it. Today, there is no swelling or brusing. Just aching, and pain with touch or leaning.
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
Hello,
thanks for using health care magic
It is likely that there is just contusion of surrounding soft tissue
without trauma of bony structures.
Ice wrapped in a cloth within the first days could be of help. But then
all you need is to rest the hand and some pain killers. Routine pain killers that i
give to my patients with contusions or trauma include paracetamol, codeine
or ibuprofen.
You might consider to meet a doctor for an x-ray to be sure there is no bony
lesion associated.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
thanks for using health care magic
It is likely that there is just contusion of surrounding soft tissue
without trauma of bony structures.
Ice wrapped in a cloth within the first days could be of help. But then
all you need is to rest the hand and some pain killers. Routine pain killers that i
give to my patients with contusions or trauma include paracetamol, codeine
or ibuprofen.
You might consider to meet a doctor for an x-ray to be sure there is no bony
lesion associated.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
A major fracture can be ruled out as you dont have swelling, any visible deformity and you are able to perform elbow movements normally.
Propably, it could be a soft tissue contusion which will resolve within 3 weeks.
* apply ice packs at the site of maximum tenderness
* avoid positions which cause you pain
* analgesic and antiinflammatory medications will help
If it is not resolving with the above measures, consult an orthosurgeon
Wishing you a quick recovery.
A major fracture can be ruled out as you dont have swelling, any visible deformity and you are able to perform elbow movements normally.
Propably, it could be a soft tissue contusion which will resolve within 3 weeks.
* apply ice packs at the site of maximum tenderness
* avoid positions which cause you pain
* analgesic and antiinflammatory medications will help
If it is not resolving with the above measures, consult an orthosurgeon
Wishing you a quick recovery.
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