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I have a lump on my elbow. It feels like the
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I have a lump on my elbow. It feels like the bone next to the elbow bone. At times my arm feels numb and is a little painful. Any suggestions on what I need to do?

 

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Nothing really. In feelilng my right arm, the bones seem smaller. I think it could be the bone, but perhaps a lumb.

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January 20 10:42 PM (1 hour and 31 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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This fluid filled goose-egg like lump in the elbow is very likely to be due to Olecranon Bursitis.

The bursa in your elbow becomes inflamed and fluid starts collecting due to some sudden trauma, etc. It occurs due to some trauma or stress on the elbow.

You should consult your family physician, or an orthoppaedician, to get treated for this. You may need antibiotics and the fluid may need to be drained.

Treatment at home is termed RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Please read up here:
http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/cnoteShowLfts.asp?fname=02119&title=ELBOW+BURSITIS+&cid=HTHLTH




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