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I have a very sore swollen area on my elbow skin, area around it is red and it feels like theres a big lump inside. i think it may be an abscess..

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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Be seen!: There are a variety of things this could be from an infection to a sterile bursitis. The only way to really understand how to manage this, is for it to be evaluated more thoroughly.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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Dr. David Beckmann answered

Get it checked : Could be olecranon bursitis, gouty arthritis or an infection. Definitely don’t wait too long to be evaluated.

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2018

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A member asked:

I have a very sore swollen area on my elbow skin, area around it is red and it feels like theres a big lump inside. i think it may be an abscess..

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. David Beckmann answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

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