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What Causes Swelling Of Elbow, Sore And Achy Throat?

Hi there, I have a quick (I hope!) question. My elbow has been swollen for the past 2 days. Hot to the touch with a noticeable line of delineation in about a 3-inch circle. I had a scrape on my elbow last week, not even a cut, that has healed well. However, a friend of mine thinks it s a spider bite. My throat is sore, not swollen but sore and I m feeling achy, like I have the flu. Still, no fever, and I m worried that I m just overreacting. I don t have healthcare (lost it and the house in the divorce), so I m hoping to take care of this on my own. Any suggestions? Thanks very much! Regina
posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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hi....welcome to healthcare magic....you might be affected with streptococcal infection which affects joints ,throat,kidney and heart...don't worry just get one ASO titre done...if its elevated start with antibiotic penicillin and NSAIDS...
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What Causes Swelling Of Elbow, Sore And Achy Throat?

hi....welcome to healthcare magic....you might be affected with streptococcal infection which affects joints ,throat,kidney and heart...don t worry just get one ASO titre done...if its elevated start with antibiotic penicillin and NSAIDS...