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What Is The Treatment For A Swelling In An Elbow?
I slipped and fell in the ice onto my elbow and ulna area. Today I have a hard bump almost a raised appearance on my ulna near my elbow. No brusing or swelling. Pain when I touch it or rotate my arm only. Muscular type pain in my upper arm. Is this something to get an X-ray for.
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Hi,
Yes you need to get an X-RAY done to rule out any fracture. Till then you need to take rest, don't move your elbow. Also avoid doing activities with wrist or fingers of your hand. Taking cold packs will help in reducing swelling and pain reduction. You can take ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days for pain reduction.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
Yes you need to get an X-RAY done to rule out any fracture. Till then you need to take rest, don't move your elbow. Also avoid doing activities with wrist or fingers of your hand. Taking cold packs will help in reducing swelling and pain reduction. You can take ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days for pain reduction.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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