What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In The Elbow After An Accident?

Posted on Thu, 12 Oct 2017

Question: After fall 2 weeks ago elbow, which bled a bit, then bandaged, is very tender and swollen.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Post-traumatic hematoma formation, need further details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
I have evaluated your query thoroughly.

*This is most probably due to hematoma formation after the fall.

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely.
Till then apply ice over the affected part 4 times a day, take analgesic tab. Ibuprofen
(400)mg 3 times a day after meals.

1. What about movements of the elbow?
2. Systemic features as fever or else?
3. History of diabetes or other health issues?
4. If possible, a photo of the affected area as an attachment in the follow-up would be highly
appreciable for a better guidance.

Awaiting your response...

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (10 minutes later)

Movement fine, so far. No fever. How to attach picture?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
upload the file to the reports section or email them as below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

For photo attachment, there is an option of upload/attach file option(reports section).

If difficulty in finding that you can email them to YYYY@YYYY by keeping the Subject as ATTN: Dr. Bhagyesh and I'll receive them.

Feel free to ask further without any hesitation.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
follow-up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear

Welcome back, I have gone through your photo.

* This is hematoma formation post trauma.

* Suggestions for better recovery

- Ice application for 5 minutes each 4 - 5 times a day.
- Preferable to keep arm in arm sling support, avoid weight lifting.
- Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400mg) 3 times a day after meals will work as pain
Reliever as well as anti-inflammatory action for the condition.
- In our clinic, we recommend Cephalosporin group of antibiotics for
prevention of the secondary infection, for which you have to consult your Doctor.

Hope this will help you,

Wishing you fine recovery from the same.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee