What to do if the inside of your elbow is swollen

Swelling of the inner side of the elbow joint should pay attention to rest, may be related to the humerus medial epicondylitis, bursitis, degeneration, trauma, gout and other causes, should be treated for different causes, specific should follow the doctor’s instructions. 1. Epicondylitis of the humerus: avoid frequent activities of the elbow and wrist joints, local physiotherapy, if the pain is obvious, oral celecoxib tablets, meloxicam tablets and other drugs, glucocorticosteroids can also be taken for closed injection. 2. Synovitis: avoid excessive activity of the elbow joint, if the synovitis effusion is less, can be physiotherapy hot compresses, if the effusion is more, can be taken to puncture fluid extraction, injection of glucocorticoids, or surgical resection. 3. Degeneration: If there is no obvious pain, pay attention to rest and reduce activities. If there are pain symptoms, you can take oral ibuprofen extended-release capsules, celecoxib tablets and other non-steroidal drugs, but also with physical therapy to relieve local symptoms. 4. Trauma: take film or CT examination, if simple soft tissue injury, mainly rest, local ice, oral relaxation tablets, blood circulation and analgesic drugs for adjuvant treatment, if there is a fracture or dislocation, you can take external fixation or surgical treatment. 5. Gout: you can drink more water, reduce the intake of seafood, and oral febuxostat, benzbromarone and other drugs. If the swelling on the inside of the elbow joint cannot be improved by resting, you should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, do not blindly use medication.