Okay, so a little over 3 weeks ago I was riding a mountain bike and took a fall. I stuck out both my hands to break my fall, and ended up spraining my left wrist and breaking my left elbow. At the time, the palm of my right hand was a little swollen and touch sensitive, but I had assumed it was just bruised and told the doctor I didn't think it needed an X-ray. I have broken several bones before and it wasn't nearly as painful. Well, 3 weeks later my palm is still just as sensitive, even though my broken elbow has healed almost completely (It was a pretty minor fracture). The area where it is sensitive is right at the base of my hand or the "heel" of my palm. Is it possible that I fractured a bone, or is it more likely just a deep bruise? If it was fractured, how do they treat it? (Please don't just say "Get an X-Ray." I am just asking this question because I don't want to waste my time going in to the doctor's office if it is just a minor thing) Thanks.
2007-07-12 21:50:54 · 8 answers · asked by Dangermouse 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
normally it will turn black and blue around a break.. get it x-rayed
2007-07-12 21:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fractured a bone in my wrist, and I am telling you IT HURT LIKE HELL - it's not just going to be sensitive or a bit painful - it will hurt. Mine was only a hairline fracture and my wrist ballooned up but wasn't really bruised. More that pale yellow color.
As for your elbow, it also I assume was splinted somehow, correct? You have probably moved your hand and not really allowed it to heal. Even if it was sprained or a more minor injury, you still need to allow it time to rest and heal. Try immobilizing it and putting it above your head so the blood doesn't pool. That's what they had me do with my wrist.
Best of luck!
2007-07-12 22:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Willalee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not going to be better tomorrow, and it probably won't be healed completely for a week or longer. You need to keep the foot elevated, wrap it in an ace bandage if you have one, apply ice to the foot for about 10-15 minutes on, and then at least a half hour off - repeat this as much as you can from now through tomorrow, and stay off the foot. Ibuprofen or Alleve can help with the swelling, along wioth Tylenol for the pain. This is the complete medical treatment for a sprain, and also first aid for a minor fracture.
2016-05-21 06:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, unfortunately, the only way to be sure whether or not you have a fracture is to get an x-ray. Three weeks is a long time to have a "deep bruise." Even if it isn't a fracture, you may have damaged the cartilage or a ligament. I don't think you'll get any easy internet answers. Get thee to a doctor's office.
2007-07-12 22:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signs of having a bone fracture is severe pain, swelling, redness and tenderness.
I think if the pain is severe, you really have to come back to your doctor to rule out fracture. Besides you still have to come back to know if your other fractured bones are already healed.
2007-07-13 02:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by dEniSe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, mam i am bothering u but....only 2 good solutions i know r ...either go to a doctor for check up
or
bump ur hand n get a major enjury ...so that u wont have to waste ur time for minor one...more or less u have to see doctor.
be cool...:P
2007-07-12 22:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by Maxi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no really get an xray coz cmon can you live with the pain get a xray thats the logical thing to do
2007-07-12 21:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by ladyluck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke a finger once, just ignored it. It healed after a while.
2007-07-12 22:30:08 · answer #8 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋