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Elbow pain and pus?

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See your doctor: 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.

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Answered 5/14/2014

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Dr. Matthew Welsch answered

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See a physicisn: Pain and drainage around the elbow require you evaluated by a physician. These type of symptoms should be evaluated immediately.

Answered 10/4/2016

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