I have a swollen, red and puffy place on my elbow,.  Went to doctor and they said it was a bacteria from my skin and gave me antibiotic.  It got better but been off antibiotic for 2 days and its back.  Should I go to ER tonight or can I just go in the morning?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your history and the symptoms suggests me that you may be having bursitis of elbow. The olecranal bursa lies between the loose skin and the pointy bone at the back of the elbow called the olecranal. Normally the olecranal bursa is flat. If it becomes irritated or inflamed more fluid will accumulate in the bursa and bursitis will develop. Elbow bursitis can occur due trauma, prolonged pressure, infection and injury at the tip of the elbow. Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout will be associated with elbow bursitis. If bursitis is due to an infection it should be aspirated and this is commonly performed as an out patient procedure. An elbow pad may be used to cushion the elbow. Oral medications such as NSAIDs may be used to reduce swelling and relieve your symptoms. Thank you.