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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Infection In The Elbow
So my elbow was swollen and infected. What a month ago and got The swelling to go down with antibiotics but there s still a hole in that middle of my elbow that drains and now I just noticed there s indentations in that elbow that look like indents. What should I do?
Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Hi,
You should see ann orthopedic surgeon urgently. After needful blood counts and MRI. The cause of the nonhealing abscess following bursitis would be exactly known. Specific treatment would then be offered to you which can range from drainage of abscess along with antibiotic &antibiotic treatment with rehabilitation of the joint. Extreme cases may need joint surgery...to help you out.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
You should see ann orthopedic surgeon urgently. After needful blood counts and MRI. The cause of the nonhealing abscess following bursitis would be exactly known. Specific treatment would then be offered to you which can range from drainage of abscess along with antibiotic &antibiotic treatment with rehabilitation of the joint. Extreme cases may need joint surgery...to help you out.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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