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A 27-year-old female asked:
I fell 6 days ago landing on my forearm by my elbow. it bruised significantly. now it is a burning pain w/ a lump by the bruise. hand numb at times?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Qamar Khananswered
Pain Management 18 years experience
Nerve Entrapment: If this doesn't resolve after a few days, consider seeing a sports medicine doctor or physiatrist to see if there is any testing needed to be done regarding that burning pain and hand numbness issue.
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Dr. Bac Nguyen commented
Family Medicine 24 years experience
probably the nerve by the elbow, the ulnar nerve, got a bit injured with the fall. Once the bruising/swelling resolve, the burning/tingle should as well.
OTC such as motrin/aleve may help with pain for now.
Jan 4, 2014

Dr. Jefferson Chenanswered
Neurosurgery 35 years experience
Ulnar nerve: There is a nerve right by the elbow-the ulnar nerve that can be injured. The bruise itself may be a hematoma that can cause pressure or irritation of the nerve. That should get better over time. Numbness going into the 4th and 5th fingers would be indicative of injury/irritation of the ulnar nerve. The natural history is that it should get better over a few weeks. If not, see your doctor.
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Last updated Jul 27, 2015
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