Question 1

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 2

will clindamycin reduce swelling of elbow bursitis without having the fluid drained?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe, maybe not. If fluid persists after a few days treatment, likely drainage will be required. Discuss with the doctor or clinic treating you.

Question 3

my husband has been diagnosed with elbow bursitis. his doctor tried draining it, but after he stuck the needle in, he said that there was no fluid in there. is bursitis possible without fluid?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: Yes. Bursitis can result from swollen bursar tissues without a drainable fluid collection.  If persists and symptomatic, may need to be excised.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: Is a benign condition of the elbow characterized by swelling over the point of the elbow. It usually goes away by itself. If not, a neoprene elbow sleeve may help. I try to avoid aspirating these, as they can get infected. Surgery rarely required to excise the bursa.

Question 5

can children get bursitis?  my son has elbow pain.

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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.

Question 8

how do you treat bursitis elbow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

elbow bursitis - safe to use kettlebells?

Accepted Answer

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 10

i would like help with bursitis in my elbow?

Accepted Answer

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

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Drain elbow bursitis

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Will clindamycin reduce swelling of elbow bursitis without having the fluid drained?

A member asked:

My husband has been diagnosed with elbow bursitis. his doctor tried draining it, but after he stuck the needle in, he said that there was no fluid in there. is bursitis possible without fluid?

A member asked:

What's bursitis and how is it going to affect my elbow?

A member asked:

Can children get bursitis? my son has elbow pain.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

How do you treat bursitis elbow?

A member asked:

Elbow bursitis - safe to use kettlebells?

A member asked:

I would like help with bursitis in my elbow?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?