What to do if you hurt your elbow

In our daily lives, collisions with arms or parts of the body are unavoidable. If the elbow injury from a fall or collision is not serious, it will only be a minor abrasion and skin breakage, which can be treated with simple disinfectant in the hospital or at home. But if it is serious, it may be a fracture and you need to seek medical attention immediately.

The problem after the pain in the elbow after a fall is that if the above symptoms exist, in the absence of bone damage, soft tissue damage is more common. Congestion is mostly caused by rupture and bleeding of subcutaneous capillaries under the action of external force. Because blood seeps into the subcutaneous tissue from ruptured capillaries. So we can see a bruise under the skin on the intact skin. At this time, the blood that has seeped into the subcutaneous tissue is considered a foreign body, and there are abundant nerves under the skin. So the pain is obvious. 24 hours after the bruise occurs, you can apply warm compress to the affected area. To promote local blood circulation and promote the dissipation of blood stasis. Generally, the body will slowly absorb the subcutaneous blood clots, which takes about two weeks. Take your time, don't rush. There's no point in rushing! It's recommended to apply warm water to the affected area every night! Traditional methods of treating sprains can often make the meridians and blood flow smoothly, cure the disease, and restore function. Suggestions:

1. For small wounds, simply clean them with saliva. Saliva has a disinfecting effect.

2. For large wounds, clean the surface and then use relatively clean clothes to apply pressure and tie it.

3. If it is a muscle strain, the first thing to do is to elevate the injured limb. If you strain a muscle in your arm, place your arm on the table.

4. To prevent heavy bleeding and fracture, find a piece of hard wood or something that can be fixed at the fracture site, and tie it around your arm to prevent dislocation.

To ensure safety, it is better to take an X-ray. If there is soft tissue injury, oral medication or spray can be used appropriately.

A simple way to quickly determine whether an elbow injury is minor or serious is to see whether the arm joint can move. However, just in case, my advice is to go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination and X-ray in time to ensure that there is nothing wrong with your body. If it is not serious and is just a scratch, I suggest you disinfect it carefully at home. I wish you good health.