Bad bruise/swelling on elbow?!
Question: Bad bruise/swelling on elbow!?
At a garden party yesterday and tripped in my stupid f****** flip flops badly on a patio!. I hit the edge of a step just above my elbow very hard (not to mention badly grazing both legs!)!.
My elbow/arm now looks completely screwed up - it is swollen and very painful and it clear I'm going to get an enormous bruise!. Any tips on treating it to reduce the bruising and swelling!?
My arm is very sore - would it be sensible to miss my usual Monday aerobics!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
My elbow/arm now looks completely screwed up - it is swollen and very painful and it clear I'm going to get an enormous bruise!. Any tips on treating it to reduce the bruising and swelling!?
My arm is very sore - would it be sensible to miss my usual Monday aerobics!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I'd ice it and take a anti-flammitory/pain killer (i!.e!. Ibprofen)!. And, you might want to wrap it up-not too tight- in an ace bandage!. If it's still swollen and very hard to move in a week, I'd go to the doctor!. have it on a pillow when ur just chilling out!. Feel better! Oh, and are you're knees ok!? come back and tell us how you're doing in a few days, ok!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ice will reduce the swelling!.As for your aerobics, up to you, if you feel up to it do it!. Your bruise shouldn't affect it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
try witch hazel soak it in a clean cloth and wrap it around your elbow keep it damp it will soon clear the bruisingWww@Answer-Health@Com