Question 1

how do you treat bursitis elbow?

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Elbow bursitis: rest, cold first, them heat. Aspirin may help as well. Discuss with Dr.

Question 2

elbow bursitis - safe to use kettlebells?

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Safe but not advised: The most common elbow bursitis is an olecranon bursitis.  This usually is not very painful but does cause a prominent bump on the back of the elbow. It is safe to use kettle bells, but the bursitis will not go away until you rest the elbow. Sometimes we need to remove the bursa with surgery.

Question 3

i would like help with bursitis in my elbow?

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Need: To see orthopedic or rheumatologist to exclude infection, drain bursa if swollen and check for conditions that can promote it.

Question 4

what is bursitis of the elbow and what can i do for it?

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Bursitis: Bursitis of the elbow typically involves the olecranon tip and can be associated with fluid build up. Avoid triceps work in the gym, avoid rubbing the tip of the elbow against your desk or table and ice the area.

Question 5

what is bursitis and how is it going to affect my elbow now?

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Bursitis: Olecranon bursitis is swelling over the point of the elbow. It is typically benign, and normally resolves spontaneously. If it doesn't, try a compressive sleeve. Occasionally, the bursitis may be infected. This should be suspected if warmth or redness is observed. Rarely, bursitis occurs as a result of underlying injury to triceps tendon. If weakness in pushing noticed, see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 6

does elbow bursitis aspiration hurt?

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Not really: The area is usually sprayed with a cold liquid that briefly numbs the skin. It is not a big deal.

Question 7

can children get bursitis?  my son has elbow pain.

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Yes: Children have bursas too, albiet small ones, but traua to a bursa can cause inflammation and pain.  Bursas usually overly joints which they try to protect due to the exposure of those bones or joints to easy injury, usually blunt trauma.  Dr.J.

Question 8

what can cause swelling on the elbow (not bursitis)?

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Several things: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 9

what can i do to treat bursitis in my elbow if draining is ineffective?

Accepted Answer

Surgical excision: Surgery for noninfected bursa. If elbow bursitis is not a result of infection, surgery may still be needed if nonsurgical treatments do not work. In this case, surgery to remove the bursa is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. The surgery does not disturb any muscle, ligament, or joint structures. Good luck.

Question 10

how long will it take for water at the tip of my elbow caused by bursitis to go down?

Accepted Answer

Elbow Bursitis: Fluid at the tip of the elbow is called olecranon bursitis. It can occur after a direct blow, but it also can occur in people who do a lot of desk work. If you continually rub your elbow on a desk it can occur.  If the fluid persists for more then a week i would see an orthopedist.  It may need to be drained. If it starts getting red then you need to go right away as it may become infected.

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