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Have elbow bursitis for 2 weeks, no pain, full range of motion. still lots of fluid build up. how can i get that to go away also can i lift weights?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Can drain it: Can drain it your physician can drain it, but it might come back. I assume you have a olecranon bursitis. If it’s best to get clarification because sometimes these can be infected.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2019

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A member asked:

Have elbow bursitis for 2 weeks, no pain, full range of motion. still lots of fluid build up. how can i get that to go away also can i lift weights?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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