Should I seek medical help?

[shinyshoe]

I slipped and fell on my elbow two weeks ago. Skin broke, and from the cut it started bleeding. It was sore, and swelled up after that, but I ignored it and put Neosporin on the cut instead. Shortly after, I would prop up on the elbow in bed, but applying that amount of pressure was too much. Today, I accidently hit the same elbow on a desk, and it hurt like heck. It's a bit tender to touch, but it has been like that since the incident. Should I go get an X-ray, or try something else?

[MyNameIsJonas]

Not likely it is broken as it would constantly be in pain and you would lose function of movement.

Most likely inflammation. IF You go to the doctor they will probably just give you an Anti-inflammatory, Although, you can buy some IB-Profen and it will work just as well. That and rest should do the trick.

[Jaymm]

just leave it to heal. But listen to your body, if it's not getting any better then go to the doctor!

[becca123]

I did something similar and never had it looked at. It hurt for six months. I was later told that the way I hit it could have chipped off a bone fragment in there. Sooo... ya. Maybe an X-Ray if it isn't better in a few days.

[yaddayaddayadda02]

Maybe anther week and then have it looked at if the pain hasn't subsided.

[SatanClaus]

Put a ice pack on it, if that doesn't help visit the doc

[AJElectric]

Yeah you probably should