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I fell backward a couple of weeks ago and landed on my elbow. a significant amount of fluid but little pain. will the fluid go away by itself.

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

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Usually Does: It depends on the reason for the fluid, so it is worth getting checked. If it's blood, it can be drained, if its fluid in the elbow pad (the olecranon bursa) it can be long lasting.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I fell backward a couple of weeks ago and landed on my elbow. a significant amount of fluid but little pain. will the fluid go away by itself.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Dr Satulovsky and another doctor agreed

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