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What Causes Swelling Below Elbow And Purple Colour Arm Post An Injury?
Question: fell 10 days ago from a movable foot stool in library reaching for top shelf and landed on my butt and right elbow. all seemed well, no pain. This morning woke up with egg-size swelling below elbow and the arm purple from elbow to wrist. no pain, can bend, turn, lift, carry ok.
Will it go away or shall I see PCP?
Will it go away or shall I see PCP?
Brief Answer:
Everytjing seems fine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
According to your description of the area and how things happened, in my opinion it should get better by itself and there does not seem to be anything to be worried of.
There does not seem to be an emergency to visit your doctor.
I would suggest you the following things which will help you get a quicker recovery.
1) Rest the elbow
2) Wear an elbow support band(not a sling)
3) Ice the area.
4) Rub brufen.or diclofenac cream over the area.
There is nothing to be worried of..your elbow should get back to normal in 3...4 days. You do not have to panic in this regard.
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Everytjing seems fine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
According to your description of the area and how things happened, in my opinion it should get better by itself and there does not seem to be anything to be worried of.
There does not seem to be an emergency to visit your doctor.
I would suggest you the following things which will help you get a quicker recovery.
1) Rest the elbow
2) Wear an elbow support band(not a sling)
3) Ice the area.
4) Rub brufen.or diclofenac cream over the area.
There is nothing to be worried of..your elbow should get back to normal in 3...4 days. You do not have to panic in this regard.
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
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