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Elbow Shock

2022-05-24 15:25:05
I got an elbow shock by hitting my elbow accidentally. Since then it has been 2-3 hours and the pain in the elbow nerve is persistent. i am unable to touch my eobow on any surface due to the pain in the nerve. The pain occurs only while touching the nerve area. Will I be fine or is medical help needed.
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Hello..when there is impact on the inner side of Elbow a nerve called Ulnar nerve gets injured. Usually it causes transient pain for few minutes.
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If pain persists for more than a few minutes it may be a significant injury which may involve the bone too .
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Consult an Orthopaedic Surgeon and get the appropriate treatment if pain is persistent.

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