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What To Do For The Pain In The Elbow Due To A Fall?
Hello, I fell down hardwood stairs (4) and landed hard on a hardwood floor. I landed on my knees and right side. Bruising showed up near my right elbow (Under) and then on 11/6 I slammed the same elbow into a kitchen cabinet. Right now I am in pain, Aleeve is not helping me. when I bend my elbow there is pain
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the elbow due to a fall . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like broken arm , bursitis , dislocated elbow , dislocation , ligament sprains and tears , sprains and strains , stress fractures and tendinitis . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses on elbow , do not move our elbow , because there is chance of dislocation or fracture . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may give plaster in case of dislocation or fracture . In case of soft tissue injury doctor may recommend physical therapy , along with muscle relaxant and anti inflammatory .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the elbow due to a fall . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like broken arm , bursitis , dislocated elbow , dislocation , ligament sprains and tears , sprains and strains , stress fractures and tendinitis . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses on elbow , do not move our elbow , because there is chance of dislocation or fracture . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may give plaster in case of dislocation or fracture . In case of soft tissue injury doctor may recommend physical therapy , along with muscle relaxant and anti inflammatory .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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I feel sorry that you are hurt.
you did not say anything like swelling. As you feel pain on moving your elbow probably the bone has undergone fracture. i advice you to consult orthopedician and proceed with further investigations like X-ray.
you did not say anything like swelling. As you feel pain on moving your elbow probably the bone has undergone fracture. i advice you to consult orthopedician and proceed with further investigations like X-ray.
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