Severe Elbow pain

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Severe Elbow pain

Asked for Male, 25 Years

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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Dr. Ajaz Ahmad

Physiotherapist 19 yrs exp Delhi

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

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Ms. Srishti Bakshi (PT) Physiotherapist 12 yrs exp Gurgaon Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Ms. Srishti Bakshi (PT)

Physiotherapist 12 yrs exp Gurgaon

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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...