Fell Of From Stool And Hurt Arm. Having Pain. Should I Wait To Go To Doctor?

Posted on Mon, 17 Jun 2013

Question: Feel off a step stool yesterday Nd landed on back. Head hit the ground as well. Now I cannot lift my arm on it's on. Very painful. Can this wait till Tuesday after the holiday to getchecked out?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (7 hours later)

Hi,

This is not a good idea to wait out. A basic X-ray of the arm should do. See if you can visit a Express clinic/Urgent clinic with RN which has the facility. Rest the arm, ice compression over the painful area should help little bit.

I recommend a proper examination by doctor though.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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