Hello, I have redness in my arm, does it mean that...

Treatment of arm pain and redness

It is common symptoms due to many factors and causes. It may result from trauma which is the cause in your case. Take a rest and avoid heavy works and lifting heavy objects. Apply ice packs on your pain and redness area. Apply topical analgesic cream like FAST RELIEFE GEL three times daily for days to relieve pain in addition to analgesic like Ibbuprofen 400 mg three times daily to relieve pain. 

Investigations to do

Not all redness in arm mean there is fracture thus you have to seek a medical help and do arm x ray to confirm or exclude fracture in arm

Symptoms and signs of arm fracture

There are many like

• Increased and consistent pain
• Arm swelling
• Arm redness and hotness
• Bluish discoloration
• Difficulties in arm motion