What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Bursitis?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016

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Question : I HAVE USED ONE OF YOUR CARDIOLOGIST MANY TIMES, HOWEVER THIS TIME I HAVE A DIFFERENT TYPE CONDITION, I HAVE RECENTLY HAD WHAT I FEEL MAY BE A BONE SPUR POP UP ON MY LEFT ARM AT THE INNER WRIST, NO PAIN, ITS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A MEDIUM SIZE GRAPE, I HAVE NEVER HAD ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE, I AM 83 YEARS YOUNG.............HELP !!!!!!!!! IM XXXXXXX WARD

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be ganglion or bursitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A grape size swelling on the medial side of the wrist can be due to a ganglion or bursitis. A mild pain killer with rest to the wrist and using an elastic brace will help. You can consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray don to rule out any bony abnormality. Do start with stronger prescription medicines in case over the counter drugs re not helpful.
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.
Wishing you good health.
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