3. Swelling is another known symptom of a broken collarbone.
Icing and over-the-counter pain reliever will help to get the swelling down. Ice the area several times a day and take Tylenol or Motrin as directed. Some people say to cover a swollen area with a bandage to help it to go down, but since you have a broken collarbone that is something you may not want to do. Swelling is usually combined with pain. Whenever you touch the area, the pain will occur.
Eating a low-sodium diet will help with the swelling as well. When you put the wrong foods in your body, it can cause an adverse reaction, especially if you’re suffering from an injury.
Another thing you need to do is to get as much rest as possible. When you wake up, the swelling will look smaller. If the swelling doesn’t go away in a few days, go to the emergency room.