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Elbow is swollen and is paining.

2017-04-21 15:19:00
I afternoon I hurt my elbow . It is swollen and is paining. I unable to fold my hand . What may be problem.
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Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment knee is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the elbow with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.

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