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Suggest Treatment For An Injured Elbow
My son fell and hit his elbow on the concrete night before last. I took him to an urgent care and was told that he has an infection in the bruise which is causing the swelling and no mobility of that arm. I would like a second opinion. He was very blase about it and I would like to know if I should take him to a second doctor. Is this serious?
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to blunt trauma.
For that, you can take tablet acetaminophen. Do hot fomentation.
In case of severe pain, kindly do X Ray of that affected elbow after orthopedician consultation.
Restrict hand movements in case of swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to blunt trauma.
For that, you can take tablet acetaminophen. Do hot fomentation.
In case of severe pain, kindly do X Ray of that affected elbow after orthopedician consultation.
Restrict hand movements in case of swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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