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What Are The Treatments For Swelling, Pain And Purple Color In Elbow After Falling?
I was chasing my 3 year old nephew around the house. I m 15 and I tripped and fell. I landed on my elbow. My elbow is now purple, swollen and hurts. An inch above the part that curves, its all hard as if it was a bone. I can still move my arm, but it really really hurts.
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
It must be very painful. You might have sustained a hematoma or a fracture. Put some ice pack to it and elevate the arm. Ensure you're able to move all your fingers and your arm in all directions, if not you need to see a doctor. If after using ice pack, the pain doesn't subside, see a doctor immediately.
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