VIDEO: Bursitis in the elbow

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Be careful with bursitis in the elbow

  • The bursae are near joints. Not only around the elbow, but also near the knee, hip and shoulder.
  • When bursitis develops, the area hurts and can also swell. If there is inflammation, the affected area is very warm and there is also reddening.
  • The bursa are only a few inches long. For example, the more the elbow is strained exactly where the skin, Muscles or tendons lie directly on the bone, the more likely it is to develop bursitis.
  • The causes are mostly due to an overload of the joint. However, it can also be caused by a bacterial infection, as well as arthritis or gout.
  • If you discover that you may have bursitis, you should see an orthopedic surgeon immediately. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis in order to initiate appropriate therapy.
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  • Chances are, if you don't take action, this inflammation will become chronic. If the bursitis in the elbow does not heal, an operation may also be necessary.

You can do this yourself for relief

  • The poor you should calm down as much as possible and cool with a cool pack. The doctor will definitely give you pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs Medication prescribe.
  • Quark compresses are also anti-inflammatory. Take ordinary cottage cheese and wrap it in a cotton towel. Wrap the towel around the joint, preferably overnight. As soon as the curd has dried, you should make a new curd wrap again.

Don't be careless about the inflammation. In any case, the doctor is in demand here Home remedies alone usually does not help.

Inflammation in the elbow - this is what the doctor does

  • The doctor can prescribe a bandage for you to wear. This immobilizes the elbow.
  • If you have severe swelling in your elbow, the doctor may puncture you. To do this, he will pierce the area with a needle and take some of the liquid. This makes the pressure significantly better and he can send the puncture to a laboratory and have it examined.
  • Sometimes surgery is necessary. The doctor will open the elbow under anesthesia and remove the bursa.

Especially in the elbow it can quickly become one Bursitis come. Not only is this very painful, it can also be the reason why the level of inflammation in your blood is too high. If you do not notice any significant improvement, a doctor must treat the problem.

Additional author: Miriam Zander

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