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So this week i carried a heavy box in school and my elbow keeps on cracking and hurts when i crack it. what do i do?

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Dr. Jehad Nimeh answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Repetitive injury: this is most likely repetitive joint strain and injury. There is a chance you have a cartilage damage possible tendon damage as well with a chronic inflammation so the best step is to see a doctor about getting an x-ray most likely an MRI or CAT scan to determine the severity and therefore the treatment plan.

Answered 6/11/2015

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