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I Have Severe Swelling Of My Left Elbow And Down
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Sun, 25 Nov 2018
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Question : I have severe swelling of my left elbow and down to my hand. not much pain just limits movement somewhat and numbness in my hand.I first noticed a problem when placing my elbow an a hard surface it felt like I had hit something and I could put my finger on the spot. Swelling has increased to the point I am concerned that my skin will rupture.For several days it was leaking a clear fluid from my pores.I have been to three doctors and it a Hospital emergency.No help yet and I am very concerned. Please, any ideas.
Brief Answer:
A chronic infection likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling of the elbow and hand with pain and watery discharge suggests a low grade chronic infection. The infection is not responding to clindamycin that you are taking currently.
This needs a proper examination, X-ray to rule out a bone infection, a culture sensitivity of the fluid to find out the antibiotic that is best suitable for you.
Do attend an ER or consult an orthopedician for a proper treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
A chronic infection likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling of the elbow and hand with pain and watery discharge suggests a low grade chronic infection. The infection is not responding to clindamycin that you are taking currently.
This needs a proper examination, X-ray to rule out a bone infection, a culture sensitivity of the fluid to find out the antibiotic that is best suitable for you.
Do attend an ER or consult an orthopedician for a proper treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I failed to mention that one doctor is my orthopedic MD.I also had a xray and ultrasound which showed a"mass"just below the joint
No answer to followup.Why?
Brief Answer:
May need a biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A mass below the joint is a worrisome finding. You need a biopsy to find out the type of mass and its further treatment. You can upload the reports for a better evaluation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
May need a biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A mass below the joint is a worrisome finding. You need a biopsy to find out the type of mass and its further treatment. You can upload the reports for a better evaluation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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