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I have pain in my right elbow connected to triceps i've stopped the gym from one week and taking ibuprofen 600 twice daily. but still. what to do?
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Triceps strain: Ice, rest, and physical therapy may help decrease your symptoms. Taking the Ibuprofen is a good idea. It's most likely that you have a strain of your triceps muscle or tendon. This will cause you pain with extension (straightening) your elbow. Symptoms usually resolve within 4-6 weeks. If you do not get better, see your local ortho doc. An x-ray or MRI may be needed to get a more exact diagnosis.
Answered 8/12/2014
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