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What Causes Pain And Tightness In The Elbows?
hi ive been having back problems and they went away but my elbows have hurt for the same amout of time my back feels better but my elbows are in so much pain bending waking up feels tight and everything in my elbows are tiff it even feels bruised when presser is applied to the physical bone
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hello,
Elbow pain is often caused by overuse. Many sports, hobbies and jobs require repetitive hand, wrist or arm movements. Elbow pain may occasionally be due to arthritis.
I suggest doing a rheumatoid factor blood level to exclude arthritis. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen for the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Elbow pain is often caused by overuse. Many sports, hobbies and jobs require repetitive hand, wrist or arm movements. Elbow pain may occasionally be due to arthritis.
I suggest doing a rheumatoid factor blood level to exclude arthritis. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen for the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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