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I fell on the ice 3 weeks ago & hit my elbow in the fall. area on outside of arm below elbow is still very tender to touch and feels slightly lumpy.
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Olecranon Bursitis: The olecranon bursa is a thin sac that cushions the loose skin and the pointy bone at the tip of the elbow. If it becomes irritated or inflamed, fluid can accumulate in the bursa and bursitis will develop. It is tender and sensitive to pressure, lumpy. NSAIDs and avoidance of direct pressure helps. Can take weeks to resolve. If no improvement after a month of treatment, see your doctor
Answered 2/8/2017
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