What Causes Sharp Pain In Elbows?

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015

Question: I have a sharp pain on the inside of my elbow when ever I lift something like the corner of a mattress when I am making up the bed. Is this a tendon issue?

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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be tendonitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

It looks to me that you are having tendonitis ( inflammation of tendon sheath). In this condition there is pain on movements specially which you have described.

I advise you to do following things for treatment--

Icing the elbow to reduce pain and swelling.
Taking painkillers such as paracetamol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs)
Performing a range of motion exercises to reduce stiffness and increase flexibility.
Wear elbow brace . It may help to give support and protection to your elbow until symptoms ease.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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