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What Causes Twisting Sensations In Elbows?

Posted on Wed, 7 Sep 2016

Question: I was pushing a matress and felt multiple pops and a twisting sensation in my elbow. I'm in a lot of pain and doctor won't see me for few hours. do I ice or heat how do I support it while I'm waiting. Pain is up and down arm

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to apply ice

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You need to apply ice and not heat. Also do not massage or move your elbow. Just keep it steady. You can use arm pouch to keep elbow rested. Take Advil if pain is there.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (16 minutes later)

Thanks. this is helping. What should I expect from the doctor? im seeing a family dr and not an ortho specialist.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your doctor may advised x ray

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you to get orthopaedic opinion. If you can not at least get a x ray.You can share your x rays with me. I can offer you better advise after that.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar