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I slipped on ice and fell on my upper arm it hurts and can't push up on it should i go to the er or just wait till tomorrow and go to the doctor?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

If pain tolerable: If pain is tolerable you can wait to see an orthopedic next day. If pain is severe and limits arm movements you should go to er and get x rays.

Answered 1/18/2018

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A member asked:

I slipped on ice and fell on my upper arm it hurts and can't push up on it should i go to the er or just wait till tomorrow and go to the doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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