What are some possible causes of elbow pain without trauma?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Kam Hon Yoon

Internal Medicine Physician, Rheumatologist

Elbow pain is quite a common problem. Common things occur commonly. The most frequent cause is that of elbow tendon inflammation due to overuse and strain.

Other causes include

  • rheumatoid arthritis, more common in ladies.
  • gout, more often in men
  • osteoarthritis, when there is a previous injury or fall

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