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What Causes Left Arm Pain Below The Elbow?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: For about a month now been having left arm pain below the elbow when i move it a certain way it hurts what can it be

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it can be a neuromuscular injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having a neuromuscular injury.
It will be more helpful if you mention more details about:-
1. Any history of fall?
2. Any recent history of heavy weight lifting?
3. Your job profile.
4. Any swelling present in the concerned arm?
5. Details of medicines, if any, that you are taking.
Your reply to above queries will help in planning your medical management.
Regards. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 minute later)

No injury that i remember no swelling no medication pain came out of nowhere
What is neuromuscular injury...

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it seems to be a neuromuscular injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
I would advise that you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen twice daily after meals along with a muscle relaxant like Chloroxazone and an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg.
Give rest to your arm. Hot fomentation and physiotherapy will have added benefits. Application of pain relieving gel locally will also hel in reducing your symptoms.
A clinical examination by an Orthopedic surgeon will help in planning further medical management.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar