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A member asked:

Left arm (tricep area) was side swiped by a car going approx. 40 mph. soreness and minor bruising had followed, but nothing more. an i missing things?

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If minimal symptoms : That continue to improve then should be no issues but if pain persists or worsens get a medical evaluation

Answered 6/11/2014

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