Fluid under skin at elbow

[derelky14]

Fell, and hit my elbow, arm hard. Now I have a fluid sac at my elbow. does not hurt unless I hit it or apply pressure ( resting my head on my hand supported by my elbow. Bruised my arm badly, however, has now healed. No pain and the hematoma is almost gone.

[Barb135]

My husband developed a fluid sac on his elbow last year.  His didn’t hurt, either but when he visited his doctor for other things, he had them check.  The doctor inserted a needle into the sac to draw off the fluid.   It went down and he’s not had any nice problems.  

I do agree with Annie, though that you should have an x-ray to make sure nothing is broken.  

[derelky14]

Thank you. no pain, can move it, do not think it is broken.

[Barb135]

I could move my toes very easily, when my foot was broken.  Doctors actually told me they were sure it wasn't broke, but x-rayed it "just in case".  Good thing they did, because it was broken in 2 places.

I'd at least recommend seeing a doctor to see if they can remove the fluid.

[AnnieBrooke]

The top of the radial bone forms part of the elbow, and it's an easy spot to break when you fall on your elbow. Did you ever get an X-ray?

[derelky14]

no. complete movement, no pain.