HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Intermittent Elbow Pain?

50 yr old male with heart disease is complaining of tennis elbow. The pain comes and goes depending on daily activities. He is a painter so elbow pain could be caused by this. My concern is he just had quad heart bypass last December and is still smoking. Is this something he should have checked by a doctor? He did get a cortisone shot in this elbow last November.
Tue, 3 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pain of tennis elbow is quite clear cut, it's localized to one site, increases on movement and painful to pressure. Heart pain will not be like this. So I think there should not be any confusion between these two pain. Also, he should quit smoking. This is very important otherwise he will have another heart attack which he may or may not survive or will have another bypass. Regular walking and healthy lifestyle will help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Cortisone


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Intermittent Elbow Pain?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain of tennis elbow is quite clear cut, it s localized to one site, increases on movement and painful to pressure. Heart pain will not be like this. So I think there should not be any confusion between these two pain. Also, he should quit smoking. This is very important otherwise he will have another heart attack which he may or may not survive or will have another bypass. Regular walking and healthy lifestyle will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode