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Red swollen outer elbow underside. acute onset. have history of gout in big toes and also thumbs at times. 52 years old onset of gout about 24.
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Most likely: Most likely this is also gout. The olecranon bursa is a small sac that covers the elbow joint. Gouty inflammation commonly occurs in that area. Other possibilities includes traumatic bursitis or septic (infection) bursitis. Tight control of gout by keeping the blood level of uric acid low may prevent further attacks.
Answered 12/23/2017
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