Elbow swelling and pain

[Blur]

Hi, I've recently developed a swollen arm extending from the elbow up towards my triceps. It often keeps me awake and i get numbness and lots of pain and feelings of weakness from it.
Thing is..I lean on this elbow alot so I draw the conclusion that its bursitis? Anyone know any exercises to help relieve the symptoms.

Many thanks.

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[physiobob]

It might well be a bursitis. If is non-painful and spontaneous it should just resolve on it's own. If your elbow had a restriction in its normal movement then perhaps you should have it checked for fracture or gout.

Some images are shown below of anatomy, x-ray and ultrasound sonography. In some cases the GP might drain a large swelling although this often returns.

[junior_physiotherapist]

Aha,

Good illustrations Dude, hope for Blur a fast recovery...