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Soft Tissue Injury

Soft tissue injuries are damage caused to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons present in the body. It is caused due to sprain, strain, contusion, or overuse of a particular part of the body. Taking rest, applying ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) method is the effective way to treat acute soft tissue injuries such as bruises and sprains. Injections, splinting, and physical therapy are helpful in severe cases.

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Please suggest treatment for my arm that got trapped in a door.

Query: Hi doctor,I got my arm trapped between a metal pole and an electrically controlled door. The blood flow was cut off for around 30 seconds to a minute. My arm is quite painful and swollen. It has some blood spots and my wrist hurts when I bend my hand and fingers. Do I need to see a doctor? Is it spr...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Having blood spots over the skin is a sign of a hematoma (blood collection), which could be the cause of soft tissue injury in that area. You need to see a doctor if you observe any of the following. Watch for the color of your arm and the injured area. If it is turning blu...  Read Full »

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