
Fell On Elbow, Applied Cold. Is There Anything To Do?

Thanks for posting your query.
After an injury, the best thing to do is to give rest to the elbow and ice it to reduce the swelling.
If there is persistent pain, swelling with skin color changes, tenderness, etc then it is indicative of hematoma formation either due to a fracture.
For diagnosis it is important to get an x-ray and a MRI scan of the area done. X-rays are very sensitive for picking up any fracture and MRI is one of the best tests for ruling out and identifying soft tissue injuries in the area of fall.
I recommend you to consult an Orthopedician for proper examination and required investigations.
Meanwhile -
1. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
2. Avoid any movement around the elbow.
3. Get some mild pain killers prescribed from your doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
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