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What Is The Small Hard Painful Lump On Outer Part Of The Elbow?
Male 51 yr old... I have a sharp pain on the outer part of my left elbow. It is starting to be an all day thing with the pain. It feels better when my left arm is semi to completely bent. Also feels better when I am exercising my left arm or at work at my mechanic job. Now appears to be a small hard lump on outer part of the elbow.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Thank you for the query.
The lump you have is nothing more than bursitis - an inflammation of the bursae. Due to overload or compression of this area fluid appears. If its not infected (the pain is not strong, no fever), it should be treated with rest, ice, elevation of the limb and antiinflammatory drugs. If you find an inflammation is possible you should consult a surgeon or orthopedist.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
The lump you have is nothing more than bursitis - an inflammation of the bursae. Due to overload or compression of this area fluid appears. If its not infected (the pain is not strong, no fever), it should be treated with rest, ice, elevation of the limb and antiinflammatory drugs. If you find an inflammation is possible you should consult a surgeon or orthopedist.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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