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Question: Hi,
I have a habit of pressing my elbow on the table / chair's hand rest, while I am seated at work. Am not sure if I have put pressure on my elbow in a wrong position, I am having slight pain in my left elbow for the last 3-4 days and it increases at some particular posture (like lifting my hand while combing hair, or trying to lift something heavy).
Please advise.
I have a habit of pressing my elbow on the table / chair's hand rest, while I am seated at work. Am not sure if I have put pressure on my elbow in a wrong position, I am having slight pain in my left elbow for the last 3-4 days and it increases at some particular posture (like lifting my hand while combing hair, or trying to lift something heavy).
Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis- Student's elbow, needs pain killer cold sponging. Avoid keeping elbow on table
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
You seem to be suffering from Student's elbow. This is the inflammation of the bursa at the elbow due to repeated use of the elbow on the table causing pressure and inflammation.
Firstly avoid activities involving keeping elbow on the table. Apply ice pack over the painful area twice a day. Take pain killer like Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after meals for one week. Avoid lifting weights.
You should find relief in few days.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Diagnosis- Student's elbow, needs pain killer cold sponging. Avoid keeping elbow on table
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
You seem to be suffering from Student's elbow. This is the inflammation of the bursa at the elbow due to repeated use of the elbow on the table causing pressure and inflammation.
Firstly avoid activities involving keeping elbow on the table. Apply ice pack over the painful area twice a day. Take pain killer like Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after meals for one week. Avoid lifting weights.
You should find relief in few days.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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