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hi, i fell earlier today and hit my arm really hard on a curb. it has been swelling since and it hurts down to my fingers just typing. is it possible that it is fractured. i have not gone home to ice it, is it serious and do i need to go to the hospital?
As there are pain and swelling, the fracture is possible. It is better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an X-ray. As of now continue icepacks, avoid moving the affected limb.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Hello, As there are pain and swelling, the fracture is possible. It is better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an X-ray. As of now continue icepacks, avoid moving the affected limb. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician