Try sitting on the couch or in a chair and resting your arm on a pillow or soft armrest. Avoid leaning on your elbows or putting persistent compression on them to help alleviate pain and prevent bursitis from occurring.
You can also use a bag of frozen peas or buy a cold gel pack from the pharmacy.
You can purchase an elbow wrap if you don’t want the bulk of a pad. It will serve the same purpose.
If you work as a plumber or HVAC employee, you may be more vulnerable to elbow bursitis
If you have any questions, ask your doctor about which type of medication to take. Visit your doctor if your pain worsens or does not go away in 1-2 weeks.
Talk to your doctor about antibiotics immediately if there is any concern of infection since it could lead to a bone infection. Follow the doctor’s instructions for taking your antibiotics. Make sure to finish all of the medication, even if you start to feel better before it’s gone.
Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about this type of medication.
Removing the bursa does not disturb the muscle, ligament, or joint structures. New bursa will grow back and will probably not be inflamed. Do not try to drain, or aspirate, bursitis yourself since it could lead to infections.
Your skin will heal within 12-16 days and you should have full use of your elbow within 3-4 weeks.
Trauma, such as an injury, can also lead to bursitis. Medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis also increase the likelihood of developing bursitis. Sometimes bursitis is simply caused by aging.
A fever Sudden inability to move the joint A sharp, stabbing pain in your joint
In some cases, your doctor might run lab tests. In this case, they will either draw blood or remove some fluid from the bursa to analyze. After your doctor confirms that it is bursitis, you can work with them to treat the condition.
