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Pain in my elbow, hurts to turn it or grasp things. swollen right below elbow on the outside with some bruising and pulsating burning pain.
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Unclear: Sounds like it might be lateral epicondylitis or a bursitis, but those don't usually have bruising. Stay on the Ibuprofen and ice it, but you may want to be seen.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Olecranon bursitis : Use of elbow pad will be helpful and otc analgesics. If worsening or no improvement see a doctor
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