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My elbow pops when i do push-ups or any exercise that requires me to bend my arm 80 degrees or more. what could this be? (only my left elbow)
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See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.
Answered 11/28/2017
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