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Severe Pain In Arm. Not Cured After Taking Bayer Aspirin. What Could Be Causing This Pain?
I have a severe aching pain in my left arm that radiates up through the forearm stopping at the joint of my elbow . The pain gets worse if i move my elbow. This pain just started earlier, about 9 hours ago and has gotten worse over time. Originally, the pain started in my fingers on the left hand . I played flag football earlier in the day. So far I have taken one 325mg Bayer aspirin and used topical creams to try to ease the pain and nothing has worked. What could be causing this pain to occur in my arm?
Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
I have read your query in detail. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Welcome to the forum.
I have read your query in detail. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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Hello there
Welcome to HCM
sudden onset pain just after playing football is most likely due to the injury or pull on some muscle. As you are not getting proper relief with aspirin and topical creams then there is high possibility of some muscle pull or injury.
- first of all don't try to put weight on that limb.
- take diclofenac tablets as these work best with muscle injury
- application of ice packs will not only decrease any swelling but also improve pain.
- if still pain persists the visit a good orthopaedic doctor and take opinion.
Hope I cleared your query, take care.
Welcome to HCM
sudden onset pain just after playing football is most likely due to the injury or pull on some muscle. As you are not getting proper relief with aspirin and topical creams then there is high possibility of some muscle pull or injury.
- first of all don't try to put weight on that limb.
- take diclofenac tablets as these work best with muscle injury
- application of ice packs will not only decrease any swelling but also improve pain.
- if still pain persists the visit a good orthopaedic doctor and take opinion.
Hope I cleared your query, take care.
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