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Elbow pain
Elbow pain is often caused by overuse or injury. Many sports, hobbies and jobs require repetitive hand, wrist or arm movements. Elbow pain can be the result of problems with bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments or joints. Elbow pain may occasionally be due to arthritis. But in general, your elbow joint is much less likely to have wear-and-tear damage than are many other joints.
Causes of Elbow pain
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cervical disc herniation
- Dislocated elbow
- Osteoarthritis
- Reactive arthritis
- Shoulder problems
- Sprains
- Stress fractures
- Tendinitis
- Sports Injury
Self-treatment
Placing an ice pack on the area for up to 20 minutes, three times a day and keeping the elbow elevated and wrapped in a compression bandage may help to reduce swelling. Taking pain medication such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or naproxen may also help.
Seeking Medical Care for Elbow pain
See a doctor immediately if you:
- Develop severe pain or swelling
- Have an obvious deformity or suspected bone break
- Find it difficult to move the elbow
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you:
- Don’t improve after self-treatment
- Feel pain that persists or worsens
- Have redness or swellin
Orthopedic Specialist practicing at Shreya Hospital in Ghaziabad have expertise in treating elbow pain. Specialist are famous for their approch to give fast relief from elbow pain.