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What Causes Pain And Small Growth On Elbows?
hello, For a month already I have had this small growth on my elbow. I first assumed it was a wart however, it has caused me some pain everytime I put pressure on it or tapped it. I bought a freeze off kit from CVS and applied that to it over the past 2 days however it hasnt changed in size and now the pain is constant.
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Hello,
A small growth on elbow can be due to bony overgrowth or due to inflamed fibrous tissue. For bony growth you should have an X-ray to confirm it. A soft tissue swelling like fibrositis will go away with short course of anti inflammatory analgesic medicines and control of heavy activities.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
A small growth on elbow can be due to bony overgrowth or due to inflamed fibrous tissue. For bony growth you should have an X-ray to confirm it. A soft tissue swelling like fibrositis will go away with short course of anti inflammatory analgesic medicines and control of heavy activities.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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