What's going on with a big bump on my elbow?

Many people often get lumps on their bodies unintentionally. Sometimes people will say don’t be so pretentious it’s not a big deal, it’s just a big lump on the elbow and it’s not important at all. But in fact, this is not the case. A lump on the surface of the body means that there is a problem in a certain part of the body. If it is not dealt with in time, it may become more and more serious.

Many times this could be tennis elbow. It refers to inflammation and pain of the tendon on the outside of the elbow. The pain is caused by repetitive exertion of the muscles responsible for extending the wrist and fingers dorsally. Patients experience pain on the outside of the elbow when they forcefully grasp or lift objects. Tennis elbow is a classic example of an overuse syndrome.

Specific treatment methods

1. Rest and change activity patterns.

Proper rest is particularly important during the acute phase (severe redness, swelling, and pain), but changing activity patterns is even more important. By identifying the cause of the injury and making appropriate changes, you can slow down the condition. Studies have shown that tennis players who suffer from tennis elbow can reduce their symptoms by 90% by simply reducing training intensity and exercising scientifically.

2. Physical therapy.

Rest, ice, immobilization, elevation, and electrical therapy can control inflammation and provide the tendon with a favorable environment for healing.

3. Acupuncture and massage

Acupuncture and massage stimulate the acupuncture points and mobilize the muscles of the elbow. It is an effective treatment for tennis elbow today. The disadvantage is that the treatment cycle is longer, and the advantage is that it has no side effects on the body.

However, it may also be related to the swelling caused by soft tissue injury. I still suggest you go to the hospital this morning to take an X-ray to see if there is any fracture. You can also take some oral medication or spray.

What I want to say is that no matter how insignificant the changes in that part of the body are, we should pay attention to it because it may become more and more serious. If you ignore the signals from your body surface that require your attention, your condition may worsen. In less serious cases, your delay may cause you to need surgery in the future, so please seek medical attention in time!