Question 1

my father had a blood transfusion yesterday and i think they blew a vein because his elbow is swollen with fluid.  what is the correct treatment.?

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This happens: Warm compresses and monitoring to make sure there is no secondary infection (unlikely).

Question 2

swollen elbow no pain?

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Possible bursitis: Is it over the elbow tip? It is probably  olecranon bursitis. Talk to your doctor. The excess fluid can be removed.

Question 3

swollen  elbow  over trained working out  think i  over trained

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Joint or outside?: If you elbow is swollen in the joint (fluid filled), you may have acutely injured the joint cartilage itself. If the swelling is on the outside near the bony prominence, you may have injured or irritated a ligament or tendon. Try icing it, resting for a few days, and if it doesn't get better, i would see a primary care sports med doc, ortho or family doc to better evaluate it.

Question 4

what should i do for a swollen elbow my brother had fallen earlier today and fell on his elbow. it then began to swell and a huge bubble looking thing formed above the elbow and its briusing around it....there is also a minor cut/scrape on top of the bubb

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Swelling : Swelling after a fall on  an elbow should typically be followed up with an evaluation and x-rays.

Question 5

my boss has a swollen elbow, bruising on it, but no injuries . what could it be ?

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Elbow: The most likely answer is he bumped his elbow hard enough to cause some bleeding deep next to the bone. The 'light blood' in the conditions might mean he is on some blood thinner. Even Aspirin can make you more prone to this kind of bleeding. Alternatively, the gout could also be the cause but you didn't mention it being painful. which is usually the case.

Question 6

swollen elbow  and forearm no injury but very itchy?

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Cellulitis : Swelling and itching and redness with the development of fever is cellulitis.

Question 7

my husband a sore slightly swollen elbow could it be gout, is so what foods to avoid?

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Not likely!: The elbow is affected, but not without other joints in the lower extremity also being stricken.  The most common cause for elbow swelling is olecranon bursitis! the are many causes for this. The most\ serious is infection.  Have him see a doctor.  Gout really cannot be completely controlled by diet. Improved-yes.  Controlled, no!

Question 8

can swollen elbow or wrist joints cause restricted blood flow to the hands?

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Typically not: Swollen joints do not typically restrict blood flow to areas beyond the swollen joint. However, symptoms of nerves being "pinched" are typical.

Question 9

my last ferritin readings were 341 and 368, i'm 42/male. can ferritin increase from a swollen elbow or osteoarthritis? esr/crp/ana normal. my iron profile was normal except for elevated ferritin. im fit and dont drink. metabolic panel normal, hfe neg

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No concern: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your ferritin levels are not a cause for concern.
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Question 10

elbow suddenly v painful yesterday & now swollen so much i can barely bend arm. fluid filled bulge, v painful. no trauma or obvious explanation. help?

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Bursitis: It is likely to be an olecranon bursitis although an arthritis of the elbow itself is possible. Have the issue evaluated.

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My father had a blood transfusion yesterday and i think they blew a vein because his elbow is swollen with fluid. what is the correct treatment.?

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Swollen elbow no pain?

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Swollen elbow over trained working out think i over trained

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What should i do for a swollen elbow my brother had fallen earlier today and fell on his elbow. it then began to swell and a huge bubble looking thing formed above the elbow and its briusing around it....there is also a minor cut/scrape on top of the bubb

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My boss has a swollen elbow, bruising on it, but no injuries . what could it be ?

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Swollen elbow and forearm no injury but very itchy?

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My husband a sore slightly swollen elbow could it be gout, is so what foods to avoid?

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Can swollen elbow or wrist joints cause restricted blood flow to the hands?

A member asked:

My last ferritin readings were 341 and 368, i'm 42/male. can ferritin increase from a swollen elbow or osteoarthritis? esr/crp/ana normal. my iron profile was normal except for elevated ferritin. im fit and dont drink. metabolic panel normal, hfe neg

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Elbow suddenly v painful yesterday & now swollen so much i can barely bend arm. fluid filled bulge, v painful. no trauma or obvious explanation. help?

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