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What Causes Painful Swelling On The Inside Of The Elbow?
Question: helllo
I have a slight swelling in the crease of my arm by my elbow , just around where I would get blood draw from . I have not had any blood drawn recently .
Its swollen and very painful to touch and my arm hurts to move in certain positions .
feels like muscle pain , could it be a blood clot ?
I have a slight swelling in the crease of my arm by my elbow , just around where I would get blood draw from . I have not had any blood drawn recently .
Its swollen and very painful to touch and my arm hurts to move in certain positions .
feels like muscle pain , could it be a blood clot ?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history of slight swelling in the crease of arm by my elbow, just around where the blood is drawn from. Although not had any blood drawn recently. There is swelling and pain to touch. Feels like muscle pain - wants to know is it is a blood clot.
Blood clot would be blue colored and does not cause such a severe pain. This may be a boil or so.
Please give a few details:
Since when is this present?
What is the size of the lump?
Is the surrounding skin red?
The answers will help me to assist you better.
If you do not mind, you may please post a photo of the lump as it may help me to do on-the-spot diagnosis.
Please give details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history of slight swelling in the crease of arm by my elbow, just around where the blood is drawn from. Although not had any blood drawn recently. There is swelling and pain to touch. Feels like muscle pain - wants to know is it is a blood clot.
Blood clot would be blue colored and does not cause such a severe pain. This may be a boil or so.
Please give a few details:
Since when is this present?
What is the size of the lump?
Is the surrounding skin red?
The answers will help me to assist you better.
If you do not mind, you may please post a photo of the lump as it may help me to do on-the-spot diagnosis.
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