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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Elbow And Forearm

I fell on my elbow and forearm. Its been about 2 hours. At first it was just pain. Then it seemed to lessen. But then I was not able to use any strength. And now I can t extend it completely and I can t bend it more than halfway. There is no bruising, but a little swelling around the elbow on the forearm. it doesn t hurt when it stays bent halfway. But when I turn my wrist outward it hurts. What should I do?
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Hi,

Thank you for providing the brief history of you.

As you mentioned you had a fall on elbow and it was swollen, and now after 2 hours the situation is you cant move your elbow, i will strongly recommend to under go an X-ray, never neglect the smallest injury, as it may become bigger any day in future. Getting treated on time is the first step to better health.

Prevention is better than cure.

I hope you will understand this, as you can get help better.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Elbow And Forearm

Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned you had a fall on elbow and it was swollen, and now after 2 hours the situation is you cant move your elbow, i will strongly recommend to under go an X-ray, never neglect the smallest injury, as it may become bigger any day in future. Getting treated on time is the first step to better health. Prevention is better than cure. I hope you will understand this, as you can get help better. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel