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Hi,the inside outer area of my elbow is very tender to touch & the elbow itself hurts when i move or stay still. couldnt lift a plate off table today.

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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Tendinitis: It may be sign of inflammation in the tendons around the elbow joint. Repeated wrist and elbow movements may cause this. Commonly called tennis elbow. Try some anti inflammatory like Advil (ibuprofen) or Motrin and elbow bracing. If not better you may have to see your doctor.

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Answered 1/20/2015

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A member asked:

Hi,the inside outer area of my elbow is very tender to touch & the elbow itself hurts when i move or stay still. couldnt lift a plate off table today.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

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