A 44-year-old member asked:
When i straighten my arm my elbow is in pain. how do i treat this pain?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
By having an eval: The first step is to get it evaluated and determine the cause of the pain. Then the appropriate treatment can be initiated.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
When i straighten my arm my elbow is in pain. Did i injure it without knowing?
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Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Radial head sublux: You need a physical exam to be sure, but you could have injuries of any kind, from early arthritis to a tendonitis. That being said, pain at end range of straightening out your elbow can be a mild subluxation of your radial head outside of the annular ligament. This is not serious or in need of surgery, but treatment would improve it. Consider seeing a do or chiro for adjustment of elbow.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
How to treat elbow pain when i bend my arm?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See your doctor: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor. This may include labs and other satudies. Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.
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