How to Treat Elbow Bursitis
Rest your elbow as much as possible.. Ice your elbow several times a day.. Wear an elbow pad to cushion your joints.
Steps
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Rest your elbow as much as possible.
Rest your elbow as much as possible.
2
Ice your elbow several times a day.
Ice your elbow several times a day.
3
Wear an elbow pad to cushion your joints.
Wear an elbow pad to cushion your joints.
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Avoid activities that stress your elbow joint.
Avoid activities that stress your elbow joint.
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Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers.
Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers.
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Take antibiotics if you have an infection.
Take antibiotics if you have an infection.
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Receive a steroid injection if you don't have an infection.
Receive a steroid injection if you don't have an infection.
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Undergo surgery if your bursa doesn't respond to treatment.
Undergo surgery if your bursa doesn't respond to treatment.
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Follow all instructions for recovery if you have surgery.
Follow all instructions for recovery if you have surgery.
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Be aware of causes and risk factors.
Be aware of causes and risk factors.
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Notice common symptoms of bursitis.
Notice common symptoms of bursitis.
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Allow your doctor to complete common tests, if necessary.
Allow your doctor to complete common tests, if necessary.
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