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I fell on my elbow on concrete 2 days ago. Since then the bruising and swelling have gotten way worse. I can barely move my arm and when I do it hurts. Could a bone bruise turn into a fracture?

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Hi mam! As per your recent history of trauma, you should get an xray of the elbow n consult your orthopaedic as soon as possible. Elbow fractures are most notorious to lead to a stiff elbow if inadequ ...  Read More

My fiancé slipped and fell at home and landed on her right hand. Now she is not able to move her elbow and looks like it has swollen. Can i do an online consultation to check if it's a fracture or a sprain? Is it necessary to visit in person? Just wanted to understand if the doctors can check virtually and recommend

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See If the Elbow is swollen and the movements are painful it is better to get Checked by an Orthopaedic surgeon. Because it could be a Fracture also or it could be a Muscular injury also ! Better to ...  Read More

There is a swollen on the elbow of right hand and swollen has not been reduced from 2 days. Swollen happened because of couple of times it was wounded Kindly help on the same as many of the orthopedics are on holiday today

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Do ice therapy for 20 minutes twice a day. Avoid jerky movements for now. Thank you. Contact us for more. ...  Read More

I met with an accident one week ago and my elbow got swollen. After 2/3 days it got better but yesterday I worked out a bit and now I can't move my elbow it's heavily painful and swollen.

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Get an x ray as early as possible with nearby orthopedicians consultations ...  Read More

My Elbow got inflammation... It has been swollen since 3 days... I have applied warm water treatment.. But its not happening... ☹️

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Please consult ortho doctor Take any painkiller like combiflam now ...  Read More

Severe Pain in the lower part of elbow joint and swollen as well. I am not able to straighten my hand entirely neither I am able to fold it completely.

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Please get evaluated by a Rheumatologist. ...  Read More

I have an area on the inside of my left arm at the elbow that is red and swollen. It is sore and hot to the touch. It started two days ago and was only a couple inches, now it is as long and wide as my hand. What could this be? Also can I wait until tomorrow to see my PCP or should I go to the ER tonight?

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Please visit a hospital immediately, u need a minor procedure I&D and a course of antibiotics ...  Read More

I have a swollen left elbow for the last 3 weeks. There is no pain. A doctor confirmed that its olecranon bursitis and a surgery would be required. He has also prescribed sporidex AF 750 and Chymoral Forte for a week. I wanted to know if there is any option without surgery. And if surgery is required, what would be approx cost in Bangalore. Thanks

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You can visit a physio who is masters in orthopaedics, I am sure he will be of help , before going for surgery you try going for conventional method of treatment, it will help in bringing down the inf ...  Read More

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 co ...  Read More

It's been swollen for 4 days. Nothing is helping no ice cubes, no warm water treatment.. Initially it decreased but now it's been swollen more.. Its not a wound it's a heap of cells. Here I am including the pictures. Please help me through this.. I have exam on 5th May and I am in now terrible pain..

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Please consult orthopedic doctor ...  Read More

Fell on outstretched hand after scooty slipped right hand elbow pained considerably..no pain on pressure only while rotating .. attached xray for reference

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There is radial head undisplaced hairline fracture in elbow. Conservative management only. Fracture will heal in 4-6 weeks. Till then use elbow brace (tynor or vissco company) for support. Pain kill ...  Read More

My head swollen i don't know why I frequently have head pain as well ... What can it be i did not fell down or got hurt

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Consult for advice. ...  Read More

I am suffering from chicken pox. Blisters all over my body,face and scalp. But i am scared about the fact that all my lymph nodes are swollen and painful. Lymph nodes behind my ear, on my scalp and even the gland in my elbow area is swollen and painful. Is this normal? I don't know why the elbow area is swollen.

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If you have fever and all blisters then you need to see a doctor For lymph node swelling doctor need to examine you so kindly consult with nearest doctor Drink plenty of water ...  Read More

I fell on my chin ,it's bleeding ,Injury is there on chin ,feels like it's hardened,what to do ,whom to consult

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Plz share the pic ...  Read More

Hello doc...my son is of 6 year old ...today he fell down on his right hand and hit by elbow region while playing he cried alot and slept ...is there any risk or pain will we reduce itself ...plz help me out... thank u

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Ask him to visit our hospital ...  Read More

I fell down in bathroom today and got hurt in chin .after that I'm experiencing heachace and chin pain.why head is paining even though I didn't get hurt on head

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Ok, got ur concern, it happens if u noted loss of consciousness or vomiting after fall then it's urgent attention to consult for further evaluation of trauma inside head. ...  Read More

Today I fell down in bathroom and got hurt in chin .after that I'm experiencing heachace why is it so .there is no any bleeding in chin.but head is paining a lot even though I have not got hurt in head

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There could be internal injury die to sheeting force. Please go for a physical consultation with a neurologist ...  Read More

My daughter fell down and got hurt in chin . doctor suggested for stiches.is it really need to go for stiches.is stiches is only for scar reduction

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Take proper knowledge about this first Chat online ...  Read More

My daughter fell down and got hurt on chin . doctor suggested for stiches.is it really stiches is necessary.doctor told me that stiches is necessary to avoid scar .

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Pic of the wound necessary. Cant say anything on the basis of this description or document. ...  Read More

My 4.5yr daughter fell down and got hurt on chin.doctor suggested for stiches.is it really necessary to go for stiches.stiches are only done for scar reduction.

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Greetings it's decided on the nature of wound kindly attach the image nd book a consultation so that I can guide you ...  Read More

My daughter 4.5yr old fell down and got hurt on chin . consulted doctor.doctor suggested for stiches.what is the use of stiches is it really necessary to go for stiches.is it only to avoid scar

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Greetings yes it's better to go for sutures ...  Read More

I fell from stairs last week and there is pain in elbow joint and hip when touching the area ,and there is no issue in movement , in lifting weight ,in doing day to say work.

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If no issue, no need to worry ...  Read More

Yesterday I fell down from stairs.yestetay pain was not that much . Today it is paining a lot just above buttock . applied spray and pain killer .pain is not reduced.can not bend.do I need to take xray

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Hi could be a soft tissue injury or a fractureplease take a xray ls spine lateral and pelvis both hip ap view ...  Read More

I fell down today and had swelling in my Right elbow...nd took xray nd my doctor suggested AE slab nd rest...but no fracture in xray..can someone help me out why !!!

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X ray is not clear But overall looks okay Slab is applied for soft tissue injury to heal ...  Read More

My daughter just fell from bed and we can see immediate swelling on her elbow.. wd took her to hospital , but Dr was not there... We managed to take x ray.. as we are in Himachal and facilities are very far away... We can take her to hospital tomorrow only... But I am apprehensive.. there is fracture or not, please help me

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Doesn't seem to be an obvious fracture but kid needs to see a doctor as soon as possible Till then do ICE PACKS Give her a sling over elbow. ...  Read More

My 6yo son fell down and got swollen elbow, our family doctor prescribed xray and in xray found no fracture just slight dislocation. so suggested to rest and stop movement and some ibu+para combo. The swelling has not gone in last 2 days so I am worried, please advice.

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Go for plaster for few days. Swelling will go down ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 11 months 15 days old.today he slipped and fell and hit his back of the head.he slept and was active.Then again he hit his head to wall while walking he fell and hit his head to wall got swollen on forehead then within an hour he again fell from bed .I am worried if anything serious.as I fell thrice today.and hit his head .As of now n

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Hi, Looks like he had a very bad day ...  Read More

Fell down while playing bump in head. Swollen bump in head.any treatment needed any oinment. Any suggestion

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Is there any vomiting Or any bleeding in the ears or nose If the baby is fine without any of the above give ice pack over the bump and observe for 24 hours No need to apply any ointment ...  Read More

Hi, I have fell down before 2 weeks in bike by left side. I have pain in my elbow to figure nerves. I can't able to twist my elbow left side. Can't fully stretch in or stretch out. But the pain is better now and no swelling. Please advise.

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Hi Injury is already 2 wks old If the xray is old I suggest u too take new xray To check any displacement of fracture. U can continue using creap bandage and elbow pouch in meantime ...  Read More

My 18 month baby fell down from cot and got hurted to bottom of head. Observed swollen at somepoint.no Blood. Kindly suggest.wt we need to do

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Need to be evaluated ...  Read More

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