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What Is The Treatment For Lump Near An Elbow?

I have small lump near my right elbow. I notices it about 6 months ago. When I press it had I will feel pain some times. Otherwise no pain. Some times it seems to be bigger when I touch it. For few days the size is decreased and agian increased to original size
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

From the history it seems to be an olecranon bursa, a benign condition which occurs due to chronic pressure and friction on the elbow. If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to exert any pressure on the lesion. If it increases or gives rise to increasing symptoms, you have to consult a general surgeon or an orothpaedic surgeon for a surgical removal of the same after a clinical examination and necessary investigations.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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What Is The Treatment For Lump Near An Elbow?

Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From the history it seems to be an olecranon bursa, a benign condition which occurs due to chronic pressure and friction on the elbow. If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to exert any pressure on the lesion. If it increases or gives rise to increasing symptoms, you have to consult a general surgeon or an orothpaedic surgeon for a surgical removal of the same after a clinical examination and necessary investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.