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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Arm Caused After An Injury

I have road rash on my forearm from a bicycle accident that occured on Sunday. It seemed to be healing well, but today I road my mountain and the jarring from the rough going made my arm really hurt. Tonight it is swollen and is hot to touch as if I have an infection. What can I do tonight to help this situation? I could send you a picture of my arm if it would help. The scrape looks as if its healing well.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hello
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concern.
from the description you have given it looks like you are having infectioun of that wound.
You need to start antibiotic and regular sterile dressing to prevent that.
You can send me a picture of your wound.that will be really helpful.
Also consult your physician.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Arm Caused After An Injury

Hello Welcome to HCM I appreciate your concern. from the description you have given it looks like you are having infectioun of that wound. You need to start antibiotic and regular sterile dressing to prevent that. You can send me a picture of your wound.that will be really helpful. Also consult your physician. Hope this is helpful. Regards.