What causes stiff neck and swollen lips?
Patient: Hi my name is Carolyn I am 51 years old I noticed a love in my right area by the elbow be Mrs. I was 20 I was causing problems are often well just recently today s ago I woke up with severe pain no is swollen it was red and prior to their two days before that my notice my right upper lip was swollen went for no apparent reason this and left side neck have been stiffen up as well. Thank you Doctor: Hello I have studied your case.This  swelling can be elbow olecranon bursitis.If bursa is painful surgical excision is treatment.If you want temporary relief intrabursal injection can be given which will give long term pain relief.There may be recurrence of pain after injection.Till time you can do physiotherapy like Ultrasonography and TENS.MRI cervical spine will help you further.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.