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How Can Swelling And Pain In The Elbow Be Treated?

I had a low speed fall on my motorcycle today. Just turning from a dead stop and the bike slipped out from under me. My elbow is very swollen and sore now. I don t think it s bloke. Figured it would hurt more if it was. I can grab, and poke, and squeeze and not much pain, but movement is limited and hurts. I figure that is from the swelling though. When I rotate my wrist is a bit of pain,, and there is a slight....not really gridning feeling, but I hope you know what I mean. It s like when you make your hand into a fist and rote it really fast.
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You have sprained your elbow and possibly minor fracture needs to be ruled out. X-ray of the involved elbow in anteroposterior and lateral views needs to be done. If X-ray is normal, muscle sprain is the diagnosis and splinting of involved elbow in AE slab for 2 weeks is required.



Tab Diclofenac Sodium twice a day for pain relief and tab Chymoral Forte twice a day before meals to reduce swelling should be started. Ice, compression helps in reducing pain and swelling. If X-ray is abnormal please consult an orthopedic surgeon nearby your area.



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How Can Swelling And Pain In The Elbow Be Treated?

Hi, You have sprained your elbow and possibly minor fracture needs to be ruled out. X-ray of the involved elbow in anteroposterior and lateral views needs to be done. If X-ray is normal, muscle sprain is the diagnosis and splinting of involved elbow in AE slab for 2 weeks is required. Tab Diclofenac Sodium twice a day for pain relief and tab Chymoral Forte twice a day before meals to reduce swelling should be started. Ice, compression helps in reducing pain and swelling. If X-ray is abnormal please consult an orthopedic surgeon nearby your area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.