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How Can A Painful Bruise On The Arm Be Treated?

I have had pain in my shoulder for a couple weeks. Just thought it was a strain, over worked. Been using IcyHot on it. The pain has kinda moved down into my arm (bisep muscle). I noticed a small bruise but didn t think much about it 2 days ago. This morning, I wake up to a big bruise and a small bulge. By the evening the bruise is bigger and so is the bulge. What is it? What do I do for it?
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

the treatment really depends upon the amount of pain. If you are just a bit sore and not in a lot of pain try using an ace bandage to decrease the swelling. Ice may help with the pain if it is minor. Do not take aspirin or medications like ibuprofen since they may increase bleeding into the bruise. If the pain is severe then you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

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How Can A Painful Bruise On The Arm Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. the treatment really depends upon the amount of pain. If you are just a bit sore and not in a lot of pain try using an ace bandage to decrease the swelling. Ice may help with the pain if it is minor. Do not take aspirin or medications like ibuprofen since they may increase bleeding into the bruise. If the pain is severe then you should see a doctor as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.