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A member asked:

Had a fall about 2 weeks ago. my elbow is sore when pressured. there is no swelling, bruising or,restriction of any movement. will it heal untreated?

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Most likely, yes: Given what you wrote above, it sounds like a minor injury and should heal with little or no treatment. You can try OTC pain reliever, if you don't notice significant improvement in the next 1 week, then see a doctor.

Dr Rivera-Godreau agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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