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Suggest Treatment For Severe Elbow Pain

Hi, I am a 46 year old female and I am experiencing joint pain in my elbow. I have been in good health generally and do not have a doctor that I have established as MY doctor. Would you recommend I see a family practice or another category of doctor?
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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hi, i appreciate your concern.it is not clear which part of elbow ,inner side,outerside or centralfront or back of elbow is painful.is there any limitations of movements either at elbow or wrist joint,and any swelling.it is advisable to consult ortho expert to get it checked,for the time being,give rest to joint,warm water fomentation,and any mild and safe painkiller may be taken with consultation to ur family doctor.thanks .i will be happy to answer any future query.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Elbow Pain

hi, i appreciate your concern.it is not clear which part of elbow ,inner side,outerside or centralfront or back of elbow is painful.is there any limitations of movements either at elbow or wrist joint,and any swelling.it is advisable to consult ortho expert to get it checked,for the time being,give rest to joint,warm water fomentation,and any mild and safe painkiller may be taken with consultation to ur family doctor.thanks .i will be happy to answer any future query.