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What Does A Lump Around The Elbow Indicate?

My husband has arthritis and has developed a nodule on the back side of his arm near his elbow. He is taking Naproxen to possible relieve the swelling. We were wondering how long it usually take to see results or any other information you may have regarding this
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your husband thoroughly .

* The lump around elbow can be a lipoma , sebaceous cyst , boil
or else .
* Needs clinical confirmation or a photo pic evaluation to confirm the
diagnosis and further management guidelines .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing him fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .

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What Does A Lump Around The Elbow Indicate?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query for your husband thoroughly . * The lump around elbow can be a lipoma , sebaceous cyst , boil or else . * Needs clinical confirmation or a photo pic evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and further management guidelines . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing him fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care .