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Should A Lump After A Fall In An Elderly Person Be Of Concern?

My 76 year old mother fell out of bed for the thirds time this moneth. Her recent fall was this morning and she has a huge lump on her upper arm, there is no bruising as of yet and she can raise her arm without much pain she is just tender and achy. The lump is about the size of a tomato. Should we be concerned. She is also on warfarin.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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HI,Dear Carson-Very Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query.I understand your concerns.I studied your query in depth.
-I would advise your mother not to worry.In my opinion its -post-traumatic HEMATOMA..
-Treatment-l you need to consult ER Surgeon to avoid any infectio in it and pus formation,which needs to be avoided.
-He would treat it- by-a-Cold compresses-b-Tb Antibiotic,c-Tb NSAIDs,and would adjust the dose-of warfarrin accordingly d-Watch for any increase in Size of the arm lump.This would regress in next 2-3 wks time.
-Hope this relieves your worry-some query. Wellcome for anymore queries in time to come.Have a Good Day.
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Should A Lump After A Fall In An Elderly Person Be Of Concern?

HI,Dear Carson-Very Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query.I understand your concerns.I studied your query in depth. -I would advise your mother not to worry.In my opinion its -post-traumatic HEMATOMA.. -Treatment-l you need to consult ER Surgeon to avoid any infectio in it and pus formation,which needs to be avoided. -He would treat it- by-a-Cold compresses-b-Tb Antibiotic,c-Tb NSAIDs,and would adjust the dose-of warfarrin accordingly d-Watch for any increase in Size of the arm lump.This would regress in next 2-3 wks time. -Hope this relieves your worry-some query. Wellcome for anymore queries in time to come.Have a Good Day.