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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Warm Sensation In Elbow

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Posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015
Question: hello
My elbow is swollen feels warmer than it should and the bone is sensitive
I think I hit it while working
is this serious 55 year old man
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This can be serious if its intra articular bone fracture.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have studied your case with diligence

Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection around elbow .This can lead to raised temperature around elbow.

Do ice application, and thrombhophobe ointment may help and give rest to elbow.
You can apply crepe bandage for support.

You may need X ray of elbow to rule out any minor fracture.
You can consult your doctor by taking appointment.This can be serious if its intra articular bone fracture.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Warm Sensation In Elbow

Brief Answer: This can be serious if its intra articular bone fracture. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have studied your case with diligence Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection around elbow .This can lead to raised temperature around elbow. Do ice application, and thrombhophobe ointment may help and give rest to elbow. You can apply crepe bandage for support. You may need X ray of elbow to rule out any minor fracture. You can consult your doctor by taking appointment.This can be serious if its intra articular bone fracture. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care