Question 1

pain in elbow .when i lift things or pick up a cup of coffee .

Accepted Answer

See details: It is likely an epicondylitis of the elbow. If the tenderness is on the outside, it is known as a tennis elbow. If it persists, see a doctor. There are a number of treatment options.

Question 2

i have a sore elbow and it causes pain when i lift things.?

Accepted Answer

May be tendonitis: A person who gets a numbness, soreness, or tenderness (to pressing on it) where the muscles attach near the elbow may have tendonitis . . . But he will usually know what caused it. The cause is overuse of the arm during the past day or two. Icing the sore spot and taking some Motrin can help. He can wrap the sore area with an over-the-counter elastic band, which will spread the muscle's force out.

Question 3

i have major pain in my elbows and feet.  sometimes i can barely walk and it's hard to lift simple things like a purse.  what is the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Elbow-foot pain: You seem to be describing symmetrical joint pains of hands and feet.  There are many possibilities including arthritis, autoimmune disease, and other illness that effects the joints.  You need to call your doctor to report this and get an examination to obtain a diagnosis for the cause of your problem and get treatment as necessary.

Question 4

i fell and landed on my elbow. above my elbow hurts to touch and it hurts when i put weight on it but i can lift things fine. i cant tell is muscular or bone related. fall was 2 days ago should i go get it x-rayed or give it time? im emt for work?

Accepted Answer

: Would suggest having your elbow assessed by a trauma doc or ortho in order to have a proper plan and for peace of mind. In case needed, imaging may be ordered based on exam.

Question 5

i have pain in my elbow  and down the  to my forearm.  hurts to squeeze or lift it or other things.  don't play sports.  just house clean house hurts.?

Accepted Answer

Many options: This could be an irritation of one of the tendons in your elbow causing your discomfort. However there are many other options depending on where exactly the pain is located. For example if you have pain/numbness/tingling into your pinky and ring fingers it could be compression of your ulnar nerve. The only way to know for sure would be to see your physician and let him/her evaluate you.

Question 6

i have somehow injured my left elbow about a month ago and it doesn't seem to be getting any better with time. in fact it's getting worse! it hurts to reach, stretch it straight, turn my palm upwards or even to lift the lightest of things(ex. a cup of cof

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You could have a small chip fracture that is not healing properly, a tendon or ligament injury, or something else. You need to be examined, and may need x-rays.

Question 7

bashed my wrist hard 2 week ago, hurts to move it , lift things and be, along w elbow, pinky finger. bruised. swollen. fine when not bothered? help?

Accepted Answer

Get: An X-ray. Make sure no fractures.  Will allow for the proper treatment once this is ruled out

Question 8

i hit my elbow on a metal frame it now hurts to move place pressure or lift things there is no bruising and slight swelling. should i see a dr or wait?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on when you hit it   but it sounds as though you are having enough trouble to say "yes" to seeing a doctor and getting this checked out.

Question 9

how long will it be before i can lift really heavy objects after fracturing my elbow?

Accepted Answer

Definition?: No lifting for 6-8 weeks awaiting healing of the fracture which will be forevere weaker than prior to the fracture.  Gradual increase to maximum lifting levels would be recommended to strengthen the bone slowly over time and prevent refracture.  Of course also dependent upon your definition of "heavy objects".

Question 10

i have elbow tendonitus, if i try to lift something it bothers me. can it be certain angles irritates it  more?

Accepted Answer

Sure it can: One or more tendons supporting the elbow are inflamed in tendonitis &amp; this inflammation can be aggravated by various positions of the elbow. This is because the tendons have to do different amounts of work based on what the arm and hand are being asked to do, such as lifting. While your tendinitis is healing, avoid doing things that aggravate the pain, ice it, and take ibuprofen for several days.

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I hit my elbow on a metal frame it now hurts to move place pressure or lift things there is no bruising and slight swelling. should i see a dr or wait?

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