Bad bruise/swelling on elbow?

At a garden party yesterday and tripped in my stupid f****** flip flops badly on a patio. I hit the edge of a step just above my elbow very hard (not to mention badly grazing both legs!).

My elbow/arm now looks completely screwed up - it is swollen and very painful and it clear I'm going to get an enormous bruise. Any tips on treating it to reduce the bruising and swelling?

My arm is very sore - would it be sensible to miss my usual Monday aerobics?

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I'd ice it and take a anti-flammitory/pain killer (i.e. Ibprofen). And, you might want to wrap it up-not too tight- in an ace bandage. If it's still swollen and very hard to move in a week, I'd go to the physician. have it on a pillow when ur just chilling out. Feel superior! Oh, and are you're knees ok? come back and tell us how you're doing in a few days, ok?

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Ice will reduce the swelling.As for your aerobics, up to you, if you feel up to it do it. Your bruise shouldn't affect it.

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try witch hazel soak it in a clean cloth and wrap it around your elbow keep it damp it will soon clear the bruising