
Hurt Elbow. Swollen And Coloured At Site, Painful, Stiffness Of Fingers. Will It Go Away With Ibuprofen?

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Injury to elbow resulting in stiffness of fingers and difficulty in holding a cup suggests that you have injured a nerve (Ulnar nerve). It could be just due to swelling and compression of the nerve which will subside in few days.
But considering your age and by the disability caused by the injury, I want you to rule out any fracture of the elbow. Consultation with an orthopaedician will help, who may examine you and take an xray if needed. He might advise you splinting and immobilisation for a week and to continue ibuprofen after ruling out fracture.
Till then, give rest to the injured elbow. keep continuing ibuprofen and ice packs. Do not take ibuprofen in empty stomach. Don't worry you will get alright in few days.
If you have any other query I am happy to help you or else close the query and rate it.
Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami MD


I am glad that you are visiting your doctor tomorrow. Health comes first; rest all can wait .take care. If you have any other further queries, I am happy to help or else kindly close the query and rate it.
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami , MD.

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