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I m feeling unstoppable pain in my humerus near elbow area! i wasnt able to sleep from it! what could it be? ( i never fell on it lately)

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Many things: Need examination by physician with exam and possible imaging studies. Soft tissue or bone problem. Infection, arthritis, joint effusion. Bursitis, and even tumor are all possible. A lot depends on duration of symptoms, what movements aggravate pain, swelling, redness etc.

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Answered 1/13/2015

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A member asked:

I m feeling unstoppable pain in my humerus near elbow area! i wasnt able to sleep from it! what could it be? ( i never fell on it lately)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Dr Wright agreed

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