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How Can Olecranon Bursitis Be Treated Without Surgery?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Mar 2022
Question: i have a habit of lean my left elbow against hard surfaces can developed problem of what i think is OLECRANON BURSITIS.

it doesnt hurt or pain, i can move my elbow freely without any problems

but looks funny on my elbow, and i would like to get it fixed without a surgery or operation. please advise me
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
OLECRANON BURSITIS IS THERE .

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You are suffering from olecranon bursitis.
It will not painful unless infected, you can get ride to it without surgery.
First you have to leave habit of leaning of elbow, without it no possibility of cure.
you can treat bursitis at home with rest, ice and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. It may seem simple, but also try to avoid the motion that originally caused the pain. Give about four to six weeks for these home remedies to help.
You can also use compression bandage.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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How Can Olecranon Bursitis Be Treated Without Surgery?

Brief Answer: OLECRANON BURSITIS IS THERE . Detailed Answer: Hello, You are suffering from olecranon bursitis. It will not painful unless infected, you can get ride to it without surgery. First you have to leave habit of leaning of elbow, without it no possibility of cure. you can treat bursitis at home with rest, ice and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. It may seem simple, but also try to avoid the motion that originally caused the pain. Give about four to six weeks for these home remedies to help. You can also use compression bandage. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal.