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Suggest Treatment For Sore And Swollen Elbow When Diagnosed With Cellulitis And Bursitis

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Posted on Mon, 12 Dec 2016
Question: Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with cellulitis and bursitis. After 10 days of antibiotics, it seems like the cellulitis has now dissipated, but the point of my elbow is still a little bit swollen and sore. It is significantly better than it was before, but now red and peeling. Is this the bursitis? And why is it peeling? And how long will it take for the swelling to go down and be healed?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Supportive care , 2 to 3 weeks till full recovery

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Cellulitis and bursitis may take 2 to 3 weeks till full recovery with sensitive broad spectrum antibiotics and good care. Soreness in elbow and peeling of skin might be the healing stage. Get evaluated by your doctor though to rule out staph infection as that can cause skin peeling too. No matter what,treatment is the same with antibiotics which you already used. Wait and see, use supportive care for pain and rest for a while and hope for the best.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Suggest Treatment For Sore And Swollen Elbow When Diagnosed With Cellulitis And Bursitis

Brief Answer: Supportive care , 2 to 3 weeks till full recovery Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Cellulitis and bursitis may take 2 to 3 weeks till full recovery with sensitive broad spectrum antibiotics and good care. Soreness in elbow and peeling of skin might be the healing stage. Get evaluated by your doctor though to rule out staph infection as that can cause skin peeling too. No matter what,treatment is the same with antibiotics which you already used. Wait and see, use supportive care for pain and rest for a while and hope for the best. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan