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Suggest Treatment For Dull Pain In The Left Arm
Question: I hurt my upper left arm by falling on it while snowboarding. The upper part of my arm hurts with a dulling pain and my thumb is numb. what should i do?
Brief Answer:
Some practical advices
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The fact that the thumb is numb means that the nerve might have been damaged a little.
Try to not overuse the arm in the following days.
Don't sleep in that side.
Take Ibuprofen regularly, every 8 hours, so it will decrease the inflammation.
Apply a local analgesic 3-4 times/day.
Ice/heat may help.
If worse or not better after 5 days, consider a visit to an orthopedist and an x-ray
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Some practical advices
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The fact that the thumb is numb means that the nerve might have been damaged a little.
Try to not overuse the arm in the following days.
Don't sleep in that side.
Take Ibuprofen regularly, every 8 hours, so it will decrease the inflammation.
Apply a local analgesic 3-4 times/day.
Ice/heat may help.
If worse or not better after 5 days, consider a visit to an orthopedist and an x-ray
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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