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What Causes Forearm Swelling When Suffering From Elbow Bursitis?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Question: I have an elbow bersitis for which I am taking anti-biotics and inflammatory tablets. My forearm is also swollen, is this normal or should I see a doctor again tomorrow.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It can be associated with forearm swelling.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

In elbow bursitis, there is swelling of bursa around elbow. It can be associated with forearm swelling. Give rest to the part affected. Continue taking anti inflammatory medice as advise by your doctor. If the swelling persist and local temperature of the area increses, then get it examined again to rule out any infective cause.

Hope this will helos you.

Warm regards.
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What Causes Forearm Swelling When Suffering From Elbow Bursitis?

Brief Answer: It can be associated with forearm swelling. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. In elbow bursitis, there is swelling of bursa around elbow. It can be associated with forearm swelling. Give rest to the part affected. Continue taking anti inflammatory medice as advise by your doctor. If the swelling persist and local temperature of the area increses, then get it examined again to rule out any infective cause. Hope this will helos you. Warm regards.