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Suggest Treatment For Painful Bruise On The Elbow

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Posted on Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Question: Two weeks ago I fell in the house. I hit my elbow and split it open it was bruised and sore. After a week it seemed to be getting better, now it is bruising again and more sore and tender. I also have some uncomfortable aching in my forearm and wrist. The bruise is hot to the touch. I can bend my arm and use it but to put any pressure on the elbow is painful.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Get it clinically examined for infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your query, it seems that infection might have developed at your injured site. I would advise that your should get yourself clinically examined and investigated for ruling out cellulitis or infection. Following investigations can be helpful :- 1. Complete Blood Count(CBC). 2. Culture/Sensitivity of pus(if any). You can take anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals along with serratiopeptidase and an antacid like Omeprazole 40 mg. Antibiotic may be added if it is infected. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query,I will be happy to help. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Bruise On The Elbow

Brief Answer: Get it clinically examined for infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your query, it seems that infection might have developed at your injured site. I would advise that your should get yourself clinically examined and investigated for ruling out cellulitis or infection. Following investigations can be helpful :- 1. Complete Blood Count(CBC). 2. Culture/Sensitivity of pus(if any). You can take anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals along with serratiopeptidase and an antacid like Omeprazole 40 mg. Antibiotic may be added if it is infected. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query,I will be happy to help. Thanks.