Injury to arm, what should I do?!
Question: Injury to arm, what should I do!?
On thursday after noon I did a cartwheel on the grass but fell very arkwardly and hurt my left elbow and left arm!. My elbow really hurts and hurts even more to move!. I have a sharp(ish) pain in my lower arm just below my elbow!. I've tried arnica & the max dose of pain killers but it hasn't helped!. What should I do and what could it be!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
first you should use rest, ice, compression, and elevation!. If it hurts to bend it I would suggest a sling, you can make one from a bandanna or scarf to immobilize your elbow!. If the pain doesn't go away you should see a doctor and more specifically an orthopedic surgeon!. Icing is very import and because it reduces inflammation and helps increase blood flow, you should ice for 20 minutes every few hours!. Frozen peas in a bag make a grate ice pack if you don't own one!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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go to the doctor
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