Patient's question:
This summer, I developed bursitis in my right elbow joint. I had an injection of a corticosteroid, and it healed completely. However, it flared up again in October, and I had another injection. A month has passed, and now the pain has started again. Hello expert, how should I treat this?Doctor's answer:
Periostitis is caused by the expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal bleeding of the periosteum and its blood vessels, leading to creeping periosteal damage due to the organization of hematomas, periosteal hyperplasia, and inflammatory changes, or by infectious periosteal damage caused by the rampant of purulent bacteria. It is recommended to adopt topical medication treatment. Internal administration of Shujin Huoyu ointment, which promotes muscle and tendon health, reduces swelling and pain, activates blood circulation, and dispels wind and cold, is also suggested. Patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life, avoiding stimulating foods. Rest more!