Noticed a little soreness on the outside of my elbow the last few days and today a large lump has appeared. It's quite spongy as though it's full of fluid and very little pain. It's not an insect bite or from any kind of knock, so a bit mystified as to what it might be.

Like a boil? A picture might help

Are you seriously trying to get a medical diagnosis from this forum? Please go see a doctor before your elbow explodes.

Most likely bursitis, and since it is painless and you don't mention any redness or heat, maybe aseptic bursitis

 

see  https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/elbow-olecranon-bursitis/

 

Should the skin around it turn red and warn to the touch need to see a doctor, otherwise conservratieve management at home may suffice, lots of tips online including here

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bursitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353247

I once had a similar condition called Bursitis, suggest to see a doctor.

 

 

Have you had unprotected sex with anyone within the past year?

See a Doctor to be safe.

I once had the same, I think it was tennis elbow, I played a lot of squash. Yes it was very spongy, but after a while it turned very hard and I still have a rock hard protusion there after maybe 25 years.

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Most likely bursitis, and since it is painless and you don't mention any redness or heat, maybe aseptic bursitis

 

see  https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/elbow-olecranon-bursitis/

 

Should the skin around it turn red and warn to the touch need to see a doctor, otherwise conservratieve management at home may suffice, lots of tips online including here

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bursitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353247

Thanks Sheryl, that's what I thought it was, will get some medication from pharmacy tomorrow. Will also try an ice pack and compression bandage.

On 3/20/2020 at 10:57 PM, giddyup said:

Thanks Sheryl, that's what I thought it was, will get some medication from pharmacy tomorrow. Will also try an ice pack and compression bandage.

I had bursitis on my elbow in 2006. I saw a doctor and was prescribe medicine. It did not respond and eventually ended up in hospital and had to have the bone scraped because the infection had spread.

I was in Aus at the time. Be very careful. Good luck