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What Causes Sore Swelling With Fluid Accumulation Below The Elbow?

My left arm just below my elbow is swollen after leaning on a hard surface. The swelling feels like fluid and it is a bit tender but not real painful. The swelling seems to go away after a few days and sometimes leaves a bit of a bruise. It seems to happen every time I lean on it for a period of time. It only started happening a few months ago.
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I have read your query.

You should get x-ray of left elbow AP and Lateral view. Send me report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then actual diagnosis can be made.

Till then avoid leaning on hard surface.

I hope you have get your answer.

Thanks.
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What Causes Sore Swelling With Fluid Accumulation Below The Elbow?

Hi, I have read your query. You should get x-ray of left elbow AP and Lateral view. Send me report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then actual diagnosis can be made. Till then avoid leaning on hard surface. I hope you have get your answer. Thanks.