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The area around my elbow is swollen, hot, slightly red, seems to be retaining fluid. I don t recall injuring it. It has been like this for several days. I thought that maybe I should go to urgent care somewhere since it is not improving and the fluid around it seems to have increased. None of the urgent care places are open now. Does this warrant emergency room or can I wait to see a doctor in the next couple of days?
Dear patient you seen to have cellulitis with abscess formation.Are you diabetic? Ultrasound of the elbow should be done to confirm diagnosis. if ultrasound shows collection you need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area. You should start tab augmentin 625 mg twice a day to control.infection.
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What Causes Redness And Swelling In The Elbow?
Dear patient you seen to have cellulitis with abscess formation.Are you diabetic? Ultrasound of the elbow should be done to confirm diagnosis. if ultrasound shows collection you need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area. You should start tab augmentin 625 mg twice a day to control.infection.