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Suggest Treatment For Welt In Upper Arm
I fell last Wednesday and hit the inside of my upper arm on the corner of a wood cabinet. As expected, I ended up with a horrible purple and red bruise the size of my fist. However, now there is a welt about the size of a quarter under the skin of the impact site that is extremely tender. Do I keep applying ice and heat? Can I wrap it lightly during the day so that it does not directly rub on my side?
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think you have developed collection of blood under the skin. It is called hematoma.It is very painful and needs to be treated. It would be better if you get x ray of the hand also as some time it can be a hairline fracture.
You should apply hot water fomentation and take Brufen tablet if pain is there. Also you can apply compression bandage.
I hope this answer will be useful to you.
Thanks
I have studied your case. I think you have developed collection of blood under the skin. It is called hematoma.It is very painful and needs to be treated. It would be better if you get x ray of the hand also as some time it can be a hairline fracture.
You should apply hot water fomentation and take Brufen tablet if pain is there. Also you can apply compression bandage.
I hope this answer will be useful to you.
Thanks
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