Suggest Treatment For Elbow Bursitis

Posted on Fri, 9 Sep 2016

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Fri, 9 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : What can be done for an elbow joint that seems to be swollen some and maybe has fluid?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fluid need to be removed by needle aspiration

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and I think you are having elbow bursitis. In this condition there is fluid accumulation in the elbow. I have following suggestions for you.
1.You need to go to doctor and get this fluid removed through needle aspiration.
2.Take Advil or Brufen for pain and swelling.
3.Some time doctor may inject steroid in the elbow. Compression bandage prevent refilling.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar