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I fell on a step and hit upper arm now it hurts to move and can barely pickup anything.what can help the pain go down?(happened 3/8/ iced and wrapped)
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May need an exam: to rule out joint injury. If this is just a deep bruise then; alternate ice/heat, elevate (can try to sling it up while you sleep). If no contraindications; can alternate nsaid like ibuprofen and tylenol (acetaminophen).
Answered 3/14/2015
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