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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Elbow?

I noticed for about 5 days my entire arm was swollen then it subsided considerably, but now I notice my elbow area is flabby like it has fatty and when I put my elbow on the desk at work I cannot feel the elbow bone and feels like there is fluid in by elbow area and there still the some swelling in my arm about 60% decrease in swelling. Elbow is not painful and can still carry my backpack with that hand without any discomfort and there is no redness around the elbow. I just had 2 sebaceus cysts removed on my back within the last 30 days and had surgery and everything is healing fine. I do not golf or play tennis. I m puzzled. Thoughts? I am 68 and healthy and still working, but don t exercise too much Thanks Dan McElherne Orland Park Illinois. My occupation is a computer consultant and at my desk about 75% of the workday.
Fri, 16 Nov 2018
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Hello,

As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Elbow?

Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician