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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Forearm And Elbow
Hi, the topside of my right forearm from my wrist up to my elbow is painful. Seems like a ligament, but at the top of my elbow there is a point which is v/painful. Almost feels skeletal rather than a ligament. I have had it for 2 month and it isn t getting better. Please help. Bes, Dean
Detailed Answer: Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, it is likely that you are suffering from Olecranon bursitis. It usually develops from repeated leaning on the point of the elbow on a hard surface. This results in inflammation of elbow and thus you are having pain.
You may need an x-ray elbow just to rule out other causes.
You may use tab. naproxen 20mg once daily for 7 days. If it doesn't work, a steroid shot may be advisable and most of the patients improve in clinical setting after this remedy.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards! Dr. Ali Raza
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Forearm And Elbow
Brief Answer: Suspected olecranon bursitis requiring painkiller and steroid shot. Detailed Answer: Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services. I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems. Based on what you said, it is likely that you are suffering from Olecranon bursitis. It usually develops from repeated leaning on the point of the elbow on a hard surface. This results in inflammation of elbow and thus you are having pain. You may need an x-ray elbow just to rule out other causes. You may use tab. naproxen 20mg once daily for 7 days. If it doesn t work, a steroid shot may be advisable and most of the patients improve in clinical setting after this remedy. Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing. Regards! Dr. Ali Raza