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What Causes Pain In The Forearms?

Hi,my arm keeps locking up ,I get pain in my forearm tendons and my arm locks stopping me from straightning my arm at elbow. Sometimes it like this for minutes then goes back ok sometimes like it for days. It s very painful and cannot get arm straight
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Pain and locking at the elbow joint points towards a diagnosis of elbow arthritis. It can be diagnosed by an x-ray of the elbow joint. I would advise you to get yourself checked by an orthopedic for proper diagnosis. Meanwhile, you should apply heat and ice in the affected area alternately for loosening joints and stiff muscles. You can also take over the counter painkiller like Advil or naproxen to relieve inflammation and pain. If not relieved by conservative measures, your doctor may advise you cortisone shot which will give you temporary relief. He may also advise splints and braces. Surgeries like Elbow Arthroscopy may be advised depending on the severity of the condition.



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Dr. Nazma.amman
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What Causes Pain In The Forearms?

Hello, Pain and locking at the elbow joint points towards a diagnosis of elbow arthritis. It can be diagnosed by an x-ray of the elbow joint. I would advise you to get yourself checked by an orthopedic for proper diagnosis. Meanwhile, you should apply heat and ice in the affected area alternately for loosening joints and stiff muscles. You can also take over the counter painkiller like Advil or naproxen to relieve inflammation and pain. If not relieved by conservative measures, your doctor may advise you cortisone shot which will give you temporary relief. He may also advise splints and braces. Surgeries like Elbow Arthroscopy may be advised depending on the severity of the condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma.amman