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I banged my elbow yesterday and it still hurts. i can move it but it hurts if i put pressure on it. no bruises that i can see but i'm asian so dark.

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Elbow pain: Just because you can move something doesn't mean it isn't damaged. You certainly traumatised it ranging from a simple contusion to a fracture. The best thing to do especially if you are worried id=s to go have trained hands evaluate it and determine how injured it is. Seek medical evaluation.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Don;t put pressure: Please don't put pressure on the elbow. The elbow and me are saying not to do that. Better is a cold pack(not ice unless it is in a baggie with water), a sling, rest and if no better in a few days a trip to your doctor

Answered 8/2/2014

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Bruise.: Hi, Possible trauma to the bone/ligament/muscle/tendon. It might take a few days or weeks for the pain to completely resolve. Try cold compress, OTC pain killers. If pain persists after one week, have it evaluated with an X-ray to rule out fracture.

Answered 8/2/2014

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