giddyup Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Like a boil? A picture might help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jlop Posted March 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2020 Are you seriously trying to get a medical diagnosis from this forum? Please go see a doctor before your elbow explodes. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I once had a similar condition called Bursitis, suggest to see a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnacha Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Have you had unprotected sex with anyone within the past year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 See a Doctor to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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