I fell down the stairs yesterday morning and banged and twisted my right arm. It swelled up one specific area and was very painful, it also came up in a bruise. I left it thinking it was just twisted/bruised, however the pain has gotten worse and what I thought was swelling now looks like a lump and feels hard. I have good movement in my wrist even though it is painful and I have full movement in my fingers. The bruise is not as dark and I would have thought considering how hard I hit it. It is my lower arm on the side with my little finger about an inch below my wrist joint. I hate wasting NHS time and was just wondering, would it be worth visiting A&E for an xray or should I just leave it ? Many thanks for your time !
1.I is normal to have a feel of swelling and discomfort when the bandaid is fixed - and the swelling could be features of cellulitis seen after a muscle strain / twist. 2.But if the pain is unbearable more than 5 on the scale. Its better to evaluate any fracture is there or what. 3.Do not hesitate to see NHS A&E, an x-ray is always needed to rule out the fracture. 4.Possible very tight bandage can also be cause which needs to be checked and re arrange the bandage will in some situations. 5.So suggest you to get medical help, and mean while take pain killers to relieve the symptoms. Good luck.
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What Causes Painful Lump On Arm?
Welcome to health care magic. 1.I is normal to have a feel of swelling and discomfort when the bandaid is fixed - and the swelling could be features of cellulitis seen after a muscle strain / twist. 2.But if the pain is unbearable more than 5 on the scale. Its better to evaluate any fracture is there or what. 3.Do not hesitate to see NHS A&E, an x-ray is always needed to rule out the fracture. 4.Possible very tight bandage can also be cause which needs to be checked and re arrange the bandage will in some situations. 5.So suggest you to get medical help, and mean while take pain killers to relieve the symptoms. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query. Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.