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What Causes Intense Pain On Elbow And Upper Forearm?
Less than 24 hours ago, I fell violently off of my bicycle. I landed directly down on the back of my left hand with my arm in a vertical angle. I have mild soreness in my wrist but I have intense pain in my elbow and upper forearm. I have no swelling and no bruising. My question is, do I likely have a broken bone or is it simply and bad sprain with nerve damage?
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to to the injury of the elbow.
I suggest to do an x-ray of the elbow to exclude fracture.
Meanwhile,you can use anti-inflammatory medications to relieve the pain.
I also suggest to rest and maintain the area elevated and immobilized.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to to the injury of the elbow.
I suggest to do an x-ray of the elbow to exclude fracture.
Meanwhile,you can use anti-inflammatory medications to relieve the pain.
I also suggest to rest and maintain the area elevated and immobilized.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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