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Severe Elbow pain

2017-10-27 15:37:24
Met with an accident last week. Got left elbow injured ,it got swelling very badly,unable to move the hand. Had check up in OPD in midnight. after x-ray junior duty Dr told we dnt find any fracture. Given some painkillers and thats it. after 2 days it got better. but after a week suddenly it got swelling and started severe pain. What to do now pls suggest.
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In this case you can do iceing over painful area for 10 min twice a day... Avoid any kind of massage at elbow... Continue iceing for 3 days.. If you don't feel better then consult an orthopaedician...

Answered2017-10-28 06:36:22

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Do cold pack n u may need some medicine n try to move it ,
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keep it in elevated position that will reduce swelling , do not hang elbow
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hope u like my answer n get well soon

Answered2017-10-28 06:34:20

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