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I woke up with tender pain in the middle of my left arm by the bend. i did not do anything that would have bruised or strained it. what could it be?

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Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

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Many choices: Not sure exactly where you are saying it hurts. But, epicondylitis can be a source of pain about either the medial (inside) elbow or lateral (outside) part of the elbow. It can be quite painful but is usually a self limiting condition.

Answered 6/8/2013

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A member asked:

I woke up with tender pain in the middle of my left arm by the bend. i did not do anything that would have bruised or strained it. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

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