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Why Have I Had Pain In My Right Elbow?

Posted on Thu, 14 Sep 2023

Question: Hi. I have had pain in my right arm by the elbow for weeks. It does not hurt just sitting still, but I feel pain when I try to lift anything, regardless of weight. I feel slight pain when I turn my arm from side to side and a bit more when I touch my shoulder with my hand, but it is more pressure really than pain, unless I am lifting something. The object can be something slight as a bottle of soda, or a plate, or something heavier. It is my right elbow and it does not appear swollen.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Tennis elbow management.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I think you are experiencing tennis elbow an inflammation of elbow joint due to overuse or repetitive movement such tennis or other sports or frequently using computers or screwdriver.

You can put it at rest don't use it frequently. Put ice compresses to reduce inflammation. Use anti-inflammatory drugs such Advil or Naproxen. You may even need physical therapy.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad