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What Causes Bruised Left Elbow And Pain In Abdominal Area After A Back Injury?

Hi, two days I fell on ice, on our sidewalk, landed on back. I have badly bruised left elbow, I can use the arm as usual. However, my abdominal area and lower back across from hip to hip is very painful. I walk fine, but sitting and laying is painful. Sleeping is very hard to accomplish. I have taken a hot bath with salts. but no noticed relief. Can you suggest any remedies for relief? Thank you, Emily
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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I warmly Welcome you to HCM.

Thanks for the consult here. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well realize your health worries.

It is actually soft tissue injury to the arm and back. It is a good sign that you don't have any bony fracture that may have caused some movement restrictions.

Elbow bruising is due to bleeding under the skin. This is natural with this kind of injury and will vanish after some time. This blood will sooner be dissolved.

Please apply Bengay ultra stretch gel on affected area to reduce pain and discomfort.
Take ACETAMINOPHEN 625mg twice daily after meals. It will help you a lot in alleviation of inflammation and pain.
Apply heating pad of affected areas.
During working hours you should apply ThermaCare HeatWraps on affected areas for soothing fast relief.


Hope it works good for you. If not, consult an Orthopedist for proper evaluation and in person management.

Regards!
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What Causes Bruised Left Elbow And Pain In Abdominal Area After A Back Injury?

I warmly Welcome you to HCM. Thanks for the consult here. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well realize your health worries. It is actually soft tissue injury to the arm and back. It is a good sign that you don t have any bony fracture that may have caused some movement restrictions. Elbow bruising is due to bleeding under the skin. This is natural with this kind of injury and will vanish after some time. This blood will sooner be dissolved. Please apply Bengay ultra stretch gel on affected area to reduce pain and discomfort. Take ACETAMINOPHEN 625mg twice daily after meals. It will help you a lot in alleviation of inflammation and pain. Apply heating pad of affected areas. During working hours you should apply ThermaCare HeatWraps on affected areas for soothing fast relief. Hope it works good for you. If not, consult an Orthopedist for proper evaluation and in person management. Regards!