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What Could Be The Reasons For Having Sore And Itchy Elbow And Having Warm Feeling After Touching?

I have had a very sore ( if I bump it I go thru the roof type sore) elbow that is swollen, red, warm to the touch and sometimes itchy elbow. Along with this I have not been feeling up to par. Any ideas . This has been about 4 days now. My e mail is YYYY@YYYY . Thank you
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hi,
Theae symptoms suggest an infection of the elbow joint. I suggest you see your doctor or go to the ER for a course of antibiotics as a matter of urgency.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBCHB. FRCA.
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What Could Be The Reasons For Having Sore And Itchy Elbow And Having Warm Feeling After Touching?

Hi, Theae symptoms suggest an infection of the elbow joint. I suggest you see your doctor or go to the ER for a course of antibiotics as a matter of urgency. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBCHB. FRCA.