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Good day. i bumped my elbow over the weekend and again during the week. it is terribly swollen and painful. please advise on ehat i can do to have the swelling reduce and have it start healing sooner. thank you?
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Inflammation: Swelling of an area that has been injured is typically caused by inflammation and the recruitment of fluid into the area from your blood vessels to address the injury. Alternating Ice and warm compresses (10 minutes each with 10 minutes between) can help to reduce inflammation and allow for good drainage from the area. If the swelling persists more than 5 days, see your Dr for exam.
Answered 10/2/2020
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