The elbow may develop a slightly red coloration as a result of the irritation. The bursitis sack - when irritated and inflamed - may grow in size and cause the color of the skin to change in appearance. Tenderness can accompany this, and in some cases, a fever may occur. Carefully follow your symptoms to make sure that an adequate rate of healing occurs. Often, an infection can find its way into the skin. This can happen if a cut or an opening is left untreated around the area of the elbow.

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