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How To Treat Swelling And Clear Drainage From Elbow Caused Due To An Injury?

Tuesday I dislocated my elbow in a fall with a superficial wound, puncture. Elbow back in place by emergency room. Wound is in 5 the day of healing. Serous drainage was clear, and now amber in color. Still clear, but seems to be increasing in volume. About a drop comes every minute. . Elbow is warm and swollen, but wound is not inflamed at all. Should I keep bandaged or let air get to the wound.? Keeping elbow stabilized with sling. Thanks for advice
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Hi.

I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

I advice you to
1.take oral antibiotics for a course of 5-7days.
2. If not, have a topical antibiotic ointment application.
3. Wash the wound properly before ointment application.
4.Gauze dressing should be done & changed daily
5. Also,check for any pus discharge. If so such abscess should be drained immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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How To Treat Swelling And Clear Drainage From Elbow Caused Due To An Injury?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. I advice you to 1.take oral antibiotics for a course of 5-7days. 2. If not, have a topical antibiotic ointment application. 3. Wash the wound properly before ointment application. 4.Gauze dressing should be done & changed daily 5. Also,check for any pus discharge. If so such abscess should be drained immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.