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Suggest Remedy For Severe Elbow Pain

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Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2015
Question: Since saturday I have had mild to severe pain in my right elbow and just above it The elbow is swollen and painful to the touch. mostly on the outer side. Ice dosn,t help much and I have much pain when straightening out the arm. I have not injured the elbow . To months ago I had shoulder surgery on my left shoulder. It is painful up to about an inch above the right elbow. Aspirin and tylenol don-t help
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Can you please attach a photo of this elbow? Otherwise it will be very hard to give valuable answer.
Swollen and painful elbow is usually caused by an inflammation. If its an outer part, there might be fluid collection which needs to be drained. This fluid should be checked for possible bacteria presence. If positive, antibiotic should be given.
You should also start intense treatment including antiinflammatory medicines (Diclophenac), temporal immobilization of the elbow, lukewarm compresses. Such treatment should last at least a week.

This is the best I can tell not being able to see it.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Elbow Pain

Brief Answer: Please attach a photo of it. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Can you please attach a photo of this elbow? Otherwise it will be very hard to give valuable answer. Swollen and painful elbow is usually caused by an inflammation. If its an outer part, there might be fluid collection which needs to be drained. This fluid should be checked for possible bacteria presence. If positive, antibiotic should be given. You should also start intense treatment including antiinflammatory medicines (Diclophenac), temporal immobilization of the elbow, lukewarm compresses. Such treatment should last at least a week. This is the best I can tell not being able to see it. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.