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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruise On The Arm After Falling Down

hello, im a teen and asking since my father is not really good in English. Yesterday I was in a basketball game and while running, I slipped and fell hard on my left arm. Its not dislocated or broken by there s a large swelling. that night it was hard to move it at all, today the day after I can move it but it hurts to twist it or bend as if using weights. Its a large swelling and we already used and used a cream to reduce it , but it seems larger and bruised
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hello,

Injury with swelling and restricted movements with pain indicate towards a bone injury. Do not use any cream over it and also do not massage it as it will make the injury wider taking more time to heal.

I would advise you to visit an emergency room or an orthopedic surgeon for the x-ray of the area. If it shows a crack or fracture, you might have to get a cast on the arm along with rest to the arm for a few weeks. If not, medicines will be prescribed to you based on the severity of the injury.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon!

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruise On The Arm After Falling Down

Hello, Injury with swelling and restricted movements with pain indicate towards a bone injury. Do not use any cream over it and also do not massage it as it will make the injury wider taking more time to heal. I would advise you to visit an emergency room or an orthopedic surgeon for the x-ray of the area. If it shows a crack or fracture, you might have to get a cast on the arm along with rest to the arm for a few weeks. If not, medicines will be prescribed to you based on the severity of the injury. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon! Best, Dr. Viraj Shah