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Elbow pain in left
I had a pain in upper side of elbow of left hand since month when i was in Australia to meet family..i consulted doctor there and they suggested ultrasound to check issue further. after checking report,i have been given pain killer and it gave relief also..pain is reduced now after a week. I am in india now and want to take opinion from doctor over here.i have attached report.i have few que as below.
1. Do i have tennis elbow? I dont understand what doc did say in Au..they just gave pain killer and told to take rest..
2. Do i need to wear brace to prevent problem further? Please suggest good brace if needed
3. What precautions should i take ?
4. What i can do to cure it? Any medicine required?
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1. Yes you have tennis elbow.
2. Brace can be worn(Tynor tennis elbow band). But its benefits in real scenario are subjective.
3. Do not do rotations especially external at the elbow.
4. To cure it, you need to give rigid immobilisation to the elbow for 4 weeks. Hot water compression will be beneficial.
5. Medications like enzomac Forte and tendocare should be taken.
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If you feel that there is not much improvement inspite of the above said measures, then you can opt for intralesional injections.
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
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37 yrs exp
Chennai
1.you have tennis elbow
2.If pain is reduced braces not required
3.Please avoid stress and strain to elbow
4 avoid lifting heavy weights
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