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Fell on ice, hit my elbow, have olecranon bursitis. it's been 4-weeks now -- it is better but can become bad on a a given day. suggestions?

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

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Eval: how do you know that is what it is? Have you had it before? I would get an evaluation : X-ray to rule out a fracture, and you may need a joint aspiration (suck the fluid of the elbow to analyze it) in the meantime keep all pressure off of it, take Motrin as directed and apply an ace wrap

Answered 2/27/2017

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A member asked:

Fell on ice, hit my elbow, have olecranon bursitis. it's been 4-weeks now -- it is better but can become bad on a a given day. suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Fete answered

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