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Does Swelling And Bruise Around A Cut Need Medical Attention?

My wife drop a broken plate on her arm a few inches from her wrist. There is a very small cut about 1/4" or less. There was swelling but we put ice on it and got the swelling down. She has use of her arm and hand with pain. There is some bruising around where the plate hit and a little wider around the effected area. Do you see any reason to go to the ER?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Bruising occurred because blood has accumulated at the site of injury. Its color changes with time.You need not to worry. It will resolve itself in few days. i would suggest her following things:
> Take rest
> Don't touch the wound with dirty hands
> Apply polyfax plus ointment thrice a day
> Wash hands before and after applying.
> take acetaminophen for pain

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing her good health.
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Does Swelling And Bruise Around A Cut Need Medical Attention?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Bruising occurred because blood has accumulated at the site of injury. Its color changes with time.You need not to worry. It will resolve itself in few days. i would suggest her following things: Take rest Don t touch the wound with dirty hands Apply polyfax plus ointment thrice a day Wash hands before and after applying. take acetaminophen for pain Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing her good health.