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What Causes Pain In Elbow After A Fall?

My 5 year fell on his elbow holding a football this afternoon. He is not straightening it out. He will a bit and cry saying it hurts like a cramp. He can lift his arm over his head and bend his arm as if showing his muscles. My husband thinks it's just bruised and sprain. How can I be sure. He is sleeping now.
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.
I can understand your concern.

You can only be sure after physical examination by your doctor. Please consult your doctor once. You should consult your doctor at the earliest for a complete physical examination. Your doctor may order certain investigations based on the physical examination findings. He may ask for a X ray if he suspects of any fracture. Further management depends on the diagnosis made. So consult your doctor for a examination to identify the cause.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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What Causes Pain In Elbow After A Fall?

Hi, Thanks for writing to health care magic. I can understand your concern. You can only be sure after physical examination by your doctor. Please consult your doctor once. You should consult your doctor at the earliest for a complete physical examination. Your doctor may order certain investigations based on the physical examination findings. He may ask for a X ray if he suspects of any fracture. Further management depends on the diagnosis made. So consult your doctor for a examination to identify the cause. Continue to ask further queries as required. Hope this helps. Take care. Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty M.D.(Pediatrics) Associate Professor of Pediatrics