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Swelling on hand
Last 15 days my frnd has pain and swelling in her right hand she fell down from steps . She has not continuous pain but pain through neck to shoulder to between radius and ulna and thumb .she felt weak due to internal fever.
Suggest what to do ?
I did massage,heat therapy
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A quick clinical examination will reveal if anything worrisome is there.
Since swelling is present after the history of fall,
Needs a consult
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Ortho consul
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Avoid lifting weight with the said hand
Ice won't help after 48hrs, needs hot fomentation
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Get an xray and consultation
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Nothing to worry about, just do hot fomentation and take any over the counter NSAID for 3 days. If pain still persists, fell free to consult.
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Rest
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Tab etova mr
Powergesic gel
Ice application
Rest to affected hand and arm
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Get X-ray wrist with hand done
Get X-ray of C-spine done.
Get personal consult with orthopedic surgeon
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