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Good day my 3 year old son bumped into a wooden table with his right arm he now cries says his arm is sore, i noticed a swelling and can move the arm bi not as much. please help do i need to take him to a doctor,the incident happened on thursday.
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Yes: An imaging study should be performed to rule out a fracture. Gently apply an ice pack or cold compress and he may have ibuprofen for pain.
Answered 3/28/2020
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