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Yesterday afternoon, i coincidently hit a desk, very hard with my right arm. it still hurts till today. what can do to stop its hurt?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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Bruise: Rest, ice , compression. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil may help as well.

Dr Visotsky agreed

Answered 4/13/2013

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