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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Elbow
Hello Dr. Rynne,
I have a hard little ball in my inner elbow. I've had it for a while but this past week it has gotten bigger. Now my elbow is swollen too and it is red and hot to the touch. I feel like maybe there is an infection. It is extremely painful and very sensitive to touch or if anything like clothing touches it. I am also having a really difficult time bending my elbow. It is limiting my range of motion. Can you lease help me?
Thank you,
C
I have a hard little ball in my inner elbow. I've had it for a while but this past week it has gotten bigger. Now my elbow is swollen too and it is red and hot to the touch. I feel like maybe there is an infection. It is extremely painful and very sensitive to touch or if anything like clothing touches it. I am also having a really difficult time bending my elbow. It is limiting my range of motion. Can you lease help me?
Thank you,
C
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hi
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It seems that you got infection in the elbow specially if you have fever. You may need emergency incision and drainage of pus to give relief. Then antibiotics are to be given according to culture and sensitivity of pus.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It seems that you got infection in the elbow specially if you have fever. You may need emergency incision and drainage of pus to give relief. Then antibiotics are to be given according to culture and sensitivity of pus.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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