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What causes arm pain from the elbow down to the wrist?

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Dr. Clive Segil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Mant causes: Could be lateral epicondylitis or medial epicondylitis.

Answered 7/23/2017

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Nerve intrapment: You need a good physical exam by your doctor and possibly nerve conduction study, but this sounds a bit like cubital tunnel syndrome, where ulnar nerve is compressed and causes dull or shooting pain down the arm.

Answered 6/24/2018

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