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I just had a fall this morning from Mumbai local. I didn't hurt any other part but my left hand is aching - it may also be because I'm sitting in the AC in the office. I was able to move it entirely an hour ago but now I can't. Specifically the elbow and the wrist hurt while moving.
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Sorry to hear that you had a fall. It is good to have the initial treatment with simple painkillers in the first instance to decrease pain and swelling , also use ice packs/ cold compresses, rest the limb and elevate the limb. Any abrasions must be washed and kept clean perhaps apply betadine ointment on abrasions. If skin is breached and bleeding or risk of fall on hard surface then perhaps TT injections
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Consult via video consultation. X-rays can be warranted if movement is i
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