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Hi... i hit my elbow on the edge of a glass table tuesday. the next day i woke up in pain, not being able to bend or straighten my arm without experiencing intense pain, it's been 5 days now and the pain is worse, and back of hand is darker
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Eval: There may have been pooled blood on the back of your hand which caused it to darken. Xray with evaluation would determine if there is small fracture or not. Would elevate & rest the arm. Consider NSAID's for pain.Would consult with your doctor.
Answered 6/7/2020
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