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How To Treat Swelling On Lower And Mid Forearm?
Hi doctor, my 65 year old mom, generally healthy, got a swelling on the lower and mid forearm region which is red/ blue and warm to touch. She over exerted herself a day back. She has no pain moving her arms, wrists or working but the swollen area is painful to touch. The area started as 3 cm diameter and has started spreading and lightening in color and heat. What could this be.
Tue, 24 May 2016
hi
thank you for providing the brief history of you.
as you have overextended the forearm this could be just a muscle inflammation and needs some resting for the inflammation to subside.
Also, doing quick icing this inflammation should subside and also the pain.
In my clinical practice such cases are advised with physical therapy like therapeutic ultrasound therapy for reducing inflammation and pain.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
thank you for providing the brief history of you.
as you have overextended the forearm this could be just a muscle inflammation and needs some resting for the inflammation to subside.
Also, doing quick icing this inflammation should subside and also the pain.
In my clinical practice such cases are advised with physical therapy like therapeutic ultrasound therapy for reducing inflammation and pain.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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