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What Causes Persistent Swelling In Elbow?
Question: I have a swollen elbow. A doctor told me I have bursitis. I have been using an ace bandage, taking anti inflammatory pills 400 mg twice a day for a month. I still have a swollen elbow. How do I get my elbow back to normal?
Brief Answer:
Local steroid injection will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent swelling in the elbow can be due to an inflammation associated with an infection. To decrease the swelling you can take oral antibiotics and ask your orthopedician about local steroid injections to decrease the inflammation. Keeping the elbow raised on two pillows while resting will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Local steroid injection will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent swelling in the elbow can be due to an inflammation associated with an infection. To decrease the swelling you can take oral antibiotics and ask your orthopedician about local steroid injections to decrease the inflammation. Keeping the elbow raised on two pillows while resting will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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