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Suffer From Painful Swollen Elbow. Have Hypertension And High Sugar Levels. Overweight. Treatment?
I am male 57 high blood pressure controlled by meds also have elevated blood sugar can control with exercise and the odd metformin. couple of weeks ago I devloped a very painful and swollen red elbow. Dr prescribed antibiotics some redness of arm subsided but elbow point still red and warm it was red hot previously now I noticed the skin on my elbow is peeling like a sunburn? Any help would be great. no history of gout that I know of.Not too terribly overweight about 30lbs.
The description is highly suggestive of cellulitis (infection)...
It is not clear - whether it is the joint or the skin that is inflamed...probably the skin - for joint involvement means movement restriction.
See your doctor again - the organism probably is not sensitive o the antibiotic...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Suffer From Painful Swollen Elbow. Have Hypertension And High Sugar Levels. Overweight. Treatment?
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic The description is highly suggestive of cellulitis (infection)... It is not clear - whether it is the joint or the skin that is inflamed...probably the skin - for joint involvement means movement restriction. See your doctor again - the organism probably is not sensitive o the antibiotic... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck