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Need Medication For A Lump On The Left Elbow
I have had a small lump in my left elbow crease for about two years now, but the last few months it has started swelling and my elbow is sore. It feels like there is a group of lumps now instead of just one. Not sure what it is but initially I thought it was just tennis elbow, now im a little concerned
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Hi,
Looks like you are developing an abscess there...you need to start on antibiotics and show that to a surgeon for a physical examination to find out exactly what is it, and does it needs an incision and drainage.
Dr. Ashish Verma
Looks like you are developing an abscess there...you need to start on antibiotics and show that to a surgeon for a physical examination to find out exactly what is it, and does it needs an incision and drainage.
Dr. Ashish Verma
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