What Causes A Swollen Red Spot Below Elbow Crease?

Posted on Sat, 13 Jun 2015

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Question : For over a month I have had a pale redness just below the crease in my inner left elbow. It seems to be a little swollen there too. Prior to noticing this I was packing to move and lifting heavy boxes...I don't feel pain unless I press on it hard. I moved into a new state and I am waiting for my medical records to reach the new drs office

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. If you provide some more information and upload picture it will be more helpful.

Is it in the elbow joint?
Any associated itching?
Any lumpy movable or immovable mass?

As you lifted heavy boxes before the possibility is tendonitis or muscle tear. In such case ice application locally and anti inflammatory gels like ketoprofen will be helpful.

Hope this may help you . Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

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