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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Elbow Problems, Noninjury</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-tw10209"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <p fingerprint="fb66d2ed" fingerprint-exact="2b32414f">At one time or another, everyone has had an elbow problem that may have caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear or overuse.</p> <p fingerprint="082ee764" fingerprint-exact="9ade2f07"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="aa136550" data-hw-section="aa136550-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="aa136550" data-hwid="aa136550" hw:section-href="aa136550-sec" href="?id=aa136550#aa136550-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Elbow</span></a> problems can be minor or serious. They may include symptoms such as pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in temperature or color. Home treatment often can relieve minor aches and pains.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="2a42b020" fingerprint-exact="fbed32ed">Conditions that may cause elbow symptoms</h3> <ul fingerprint="8cea4031" fingerprint-exact="d1c4e83d"> <li> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sto167524" data-hw-section="sto167524-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sto167524" data-hwid="sto167524" hw:section-href="sto167524-sec" href="?id=sto167524#sto167524-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Osteoarthritis</span></a> may cause pain that's worse in the morning but improves during the day. Other types of arthritis, such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="str2414" data-hw-section="str2414-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="str2414" data-hwid="str2414" hw:section-href="str2414-sec" href="?id=str2414#str2414-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">rheumatoid arthritis</span></a>, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stg124256" data-hw-section="stg124256-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stg124256" data-hwid="stg124256" hw:section-href="stg124256-sec" href="?id=stg124256#stg124256-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">gout</span></a>, and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stl158197" data-hw-section="stl158197-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stl158197" data-hwid="stl158197" hw:section-href="stl158197-sec" href="?id=stl158197#stl158197-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">lupus</span></a>, can also affect the elbow.</li> <li>A pinched nerve can cause elbow pain with numbness and tingling.</li> <li>A problem elsewhere in the body, such as a heart attack, can cause <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="str2344" data-hw-section="str2344-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="str2344" data-hwid="str2344" hw:section-href="str2344-sec" href="?id=str2344#str2344-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">referred pain</span></a> in the elbow.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="7309cea9" fingerprint-exact="d9d352f9">Overuse elbow problems</h3> <p fingerprint="92af4da7" fingerprint-exact="72689e54">Most people may not remember having a specific injury when their symptoms get worse over time. But these overuse problems are actual injuries. They occur when too much stress is placed on a joint or other tissue. This can happen when you overdo an activity or repeat an activity over and over. Overuse injuries include:</p> <ul fingerprint="2fd1e937" fingerprint-exact="668fb3fc"> <li> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stb117159" data-hw-section="stb117159-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stb117159" data-hwid="stb117159" hw:section-href="stb117159-sec" href="?id=stb117159#stb117159-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Bursitis</span></a>. Swelling behind the elbow may be olecranon bursitis. This affects the olecranon bursa at the back of the elbow.</li> <li>Tendinosis or tendinopathy. This is when a tendon is injured and doesn't heal as it should.<div class="HwOptionalAll"><ul><li class="HwOptionalAny">Soreness or pain felt on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow may be <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stt11563" data-hw-section="stt11563-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stt11563" data-hwid="stt11563" hw:section-href="stt11563-sec" href="?id=stt11563#stt11563-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">tennis elbow</span></a> (lateral epicondylitis or epicondylopathy). This is the most common type of <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stt11569" data-hw-section="stt11569-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stt11569" data-hwid="stt11569" hw:section-href="stt11569-sec" href="?id=stt11569#stt11569-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">tendinopathy</span></a> that affects the elbow. It's most often caused by overuse of the forearm muscles. This overuse may occur during sports, such as tennis, swimming, golf, and sports involving throwing. Or it may occur when you do certain jobs, such as carpentry or plumbing, or do daily activities, such as lifting objects or gardening.</li><li class="HwOptionalAny">Soreness or pain in the inner part (medial) of the elbow may be <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="aa136518" data-hw-section="aa136518-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="aa136518" data-hwid="aa136518" hw:section-href="aa136518-sec" href="?id=aa136518#aa136518-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">golfer's elbow</span></a> (medial epicondylitis or epicondylopathy). In children who do sports that involve throwing, the same elbow pain may be called Little Leaguer's elbow.</li></ul></div></li> <li> <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="ax1000" data-hw-section="ax1000-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="ax1000" data-hwid="ax1000" hw:section-href="ax1000-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=ax1000#ax1000-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Ulnar nerve</span></a> compression. This is the pinching of the ulnar nerve in the elbow joint. It most often occurs with repeated motions.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="980c27d0" fingerprint-exact="98013c31">Treatment</h3> <p fingerprint="d065f3e9" fingerprint-exact="8812221a">Treatment for an elbow problem may include first aid and a brace, splint, or cast. It also may include <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="zt1096" data-hw-section="zt1096-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="zt1096" data-hwid="zt1096" hw:section-href="zt1096-sec" href="?id=zt1096#zt1096-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">physical therapy</span></a> or medicine.</p> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionHealthTools" id="sec-elbpb-HealthTools"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="4f8c76b3" fingerprint-exact="aa5a79d3">Health Tools</h2><p fingerprint="07c09bf8" fingerprint-exact="d28efb5c">Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.</p><div class="HwHealthTools"><div class="HwActionsetTool"><span class="HwHealthToolIntro">Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.</span><div class="HwOptionalAll"><div class="HwHealthToolLinks"><ul fingerprint="b529da88" fingerprint-exact="1e8ae3a2"><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a data-hw-type="Actionset" data-hw-document-href="ta1694" data-hw-section="ta1694-sec" hw:document-type="Actionset" hw:document-href="ta1694" data-hwid="ta1694" hw:section-href="ta1694-sec" href="?id=ta1694#ta1694-sec">Getting Started With Flexibility and Stretching</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-tw10211"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="elbpb"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="1.0.0.0"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion315" data-hw-entity-key="315" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have an elbow problem?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This includes symptoms like pain, numbness, and trouble moving the elbow normally.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer699" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="699" data-hw-parent-entity-key="315">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow problem</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer700" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="700" data-hw-parent-entity-key="315">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow problem</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion168" data-hw-entity-key="168" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer381" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="59"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="381" data-hw-parent-entity-key="168">Less than 5 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 5 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer382" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="382" data-hw-parent-entity-key="168">5 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">5 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion317" data-hw-entity-key="317" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you injured the elbow in the past month?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer703" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="703" data-hw-parent-entity-key="317">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow injury in the past month</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer704" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="704" data-hw-parent-entity-key="317">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow injury in the past month</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion318" data-hw-entity-key="318" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had elbow surgery in the past month?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If a cast, splint, or brace is causing the problem, follow the instructions you got about how to loosen it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer705" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="705" data-hw-parent-entity-key="318">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow surgery in the past month</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer706" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="706" data-hw-parent-entity-key="318">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow surgery in the past month</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion312" data-hw-entity-key="312" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the arm <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7020">blue, very pale, or cold</a> and different from the other arm?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If the arm is in a cast, splint, or brace, follow the instructions you got about how to loosen it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer693" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="693" data-hw-parent-entity-key="312">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Arm blue, very pale, or cold and different from other arm</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer694" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="694" data-hw-parent-entity-key="312">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Arm blue, very pale, or cold and different from other arm</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion798" data-hw-entity-key="798" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any pain in the elbow?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1718" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1718" data-hw-parent-entity-key="798">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1719" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1719" data-hw-parent-entity-key="798">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion302" data-hw-entity-key="302" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText"><a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7019">Signs of pain in a baby or toddler</a> are different than <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7096">signs of pain in an older child</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer670" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="670" data-hw-parent-entity-key="302">5 to 10: Moderate to severe pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate to severe pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer671" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="671" data-hw-parent-entity-key="302">1 to 4: Mild pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion441" data-hw-entity-key="441" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the pain:</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer962" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="962" data-hw-parent-entity-key="441">Gotten worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is increasing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer963" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="963" data-hw-parent-entity-key="441">Stayed about the same (not better or worse)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is unchanged</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer964" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="964" data-hw-parent-entity-key="441">Gotten better?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is improving</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion797" data-hw-entity-key="797" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have any pain in your elbow?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1716" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1716" data-hw-parent-entity-key="797">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1717" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1717" data-hw-parent-entity-key="797">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Elbow pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion24" data-hw-entity-key="24" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText"><a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7017">How bad is the pain</a> on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer58" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="58" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">8 to 10: Severe pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer57" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="57" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">5 to 7: Moderate pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer56" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="56" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">1 to 4: Mild pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion304" data-hw-entity-key="304" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How long has the pain lasted?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer674" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="674" data-hw-parent-entity-key="304">Less than 2 full days (48 hours)</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain less than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer675" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="675" data-hw-parent-entity-key="304">2 days to 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain 2 days to 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer676" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="676" data-hw-parent-entity-key="304">More than 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion54" data-hw-entity-key="54" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the pain:</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer127" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="127" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Gotten worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting worse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer128" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="128" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Stayed about the same (not better or worse)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is unchanged</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer126" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="126" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Gotten better?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting better</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion305" data-hw-entity-key="305" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Some bone and joint problems can cause a fever.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer677" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="677" data-hw-parent-entity-key="305">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer678" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="678" data-hw-parent-entity-key="305">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion29" data-hw-entity-key="29" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6946">symptoms of infection</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer67" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="67" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer68" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="68" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion306" data-hw-entity-key="306" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there red streaks leading away from the area or pus draining from it?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer679" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="679" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer680" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="680" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion307" data-hw-entity-key="307" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes, a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">weakened immune system</a>, peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Hardware" includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer681" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="681" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer682" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="682" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion319" data-hw-entity-key="319" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have trouble moving the elbow or bending or straightening your arm at the elbow? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Pain and swelling can limit movement.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer707" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="707" data-hw-parent-entity-key="319">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving elbow</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer708" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="708" data-hw-parent-entity-key="319">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving elbow</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion309" data-hw-entity-key="309" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is it very hard to move or somewhat hard to move?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Very hard" means you can't move it at all in any direction without causing severe pain. "Somewhat hard" means you can move it at least a little, though you may have some pain when you do it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer685" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="685" data-hw-parent-entity-key="309">Very hard</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Very hard to move</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer686" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="686" data-hw-parent-entity-key="309">Somewhat hard</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Somewhat hard to move</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion320" data-hw-entity-key="320" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How long have you had trouble moving your elbow?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer709" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="709" data-hw-parent-entity-key="320">Less than 2 days</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving elbow for less than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer710" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="710" data-hw-parent-entity-key="320">2 days to 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving elbow for 2 days to 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer711" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="711" data-hw-parent-entity-key="320">More than 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving elbow for more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion311" data-hw-entity-key="311" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the loss of movement been:</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer690" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="690" data-hw-parent-entity-key="311">Getting worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving is getting worse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer691" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="691" data-hw-parent-entity-key="311">Staying about the same (not better or worse)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving is unchanged</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer692" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="692" data-hw-parent-entity-key="311">Getting better?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving is improving</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion314" data-hw-entity-key="314" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any swelling?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer697" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="697" data-hw-parent-entity-key="314">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer698" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="698" data-hw-parent-entity-key="314">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion378" data-hw-entity-key="378" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has swelling lasted for more than 2 days?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer830" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="830" data-hw-parent-entity-key="378">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling for more than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer831" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="831" data-hw-parent-entity-key="378">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling for more than 2 days</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion322" data-hw-entity-key="322" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had any new numbness or tingling in or below your elbow for more than an hour?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer714" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="714" data-hw-parent-entity-key="322">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Numbness</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer715" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="715" data-hw-parent-entity-key="322">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Numbness</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion323" data-hw-entity-key="323" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the elbow problem lasted for more than 2 weeks?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer716" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="716" data-hw-parent-entity-key="323">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms for more than 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer717" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="717" data-hw-parent-entity-key="323">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms for more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="elbpb" data-hw-section="tw10218" hw:section-href="tw10218" hw:document-href="elbpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=elbpb#tw10218">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="elbpb" data-hw-section="elbpb-RelInfo" hw:section-href="elbpb-RelInfo" hw:document-href="elbpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=elbpb#elbpb-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7020"><p>When an area turns <b>blue, very pale, or cold</b>, it can mean that there has been a sudden change in the blood supply to the area. This can be serious.</p><p>There are other reasons for color and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or pale if you leave it in one position for too long, but its normal color returns after you move it. What you are looking for is a change in how the area looks (it turns blue or pale) and feels (it becomes cold to the touch), and this change does not go away.</p></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7017"><p>Pain in adults and older children</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7019"><p>Pain in children under 3 years</p><p>It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in.</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and cries constantly no matter what you do. The baby may kick, make fists, or grimace.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The baby is very fussy, clings to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: The baby is a little fussy and clings to you a little but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7096"><p>Pain in children 3 years and older</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that the child can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain. No one can tolerate severe pain for more than a few hours.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The pain is bad enough to disrupt the child's normal activities and sleep, but the child can tolerate it for hours or days.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: The child notices and may complain of the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt his or her sleep or activities.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6946"><p><b>Symptoms of infection</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area.</li><li>Red streaks leading from the area.</li><li>Pus draining from the area.</li><li>A fever.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="elbpb" data-hw-section="tw10218" hw:section-href="tw10218" hw:document-href="elbpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=elbpb#tw10218">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="elbpb" data-hw-section="elbpb-RelInfo" hw:section-href="elbpb-RelInfo" hw:document-href="elbpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=elbpb#elbpb-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="elbpb" data-hw-section="tw10218" hw:section-href="tw10218" hw:document-href="elbpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=elbpb#tw10218">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="elbpb" data-hw-section="elbpb-RelInfo" hw:section-href="elbpb-RelInfo" hw:document-href="elbpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=elbpb#elbpb-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleposto" data-hw-section="tp9852">Postoperative Problems</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleelbow" data-hw-section="aa136927">Elbow Injuries</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-tw10218"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="3a8f79ff" fingerprint-exact="0cd21f98"> Try the following tips to help relieve elbow pain, swelling, and stiffness.</p> <ul fingerprint="dd897596" fingerprint-exact="9a601fa0"> <li>Remove all jewelry. <p><a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="tp9593" data-hw-section="tp9593-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="tp9593" data-hwid="tp9593" hw:section-href="tp9593-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=tp9593#tp9593-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Remove rings</span></a>, bracelets, watches, and any other jewelry that goes around the wrist or fingers of the affected arm. It will be hard to remove the jewelry after swelling starts. </p></li> <li>Rest. <p>It's important to rest and protect the affected area. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. </p></li> <li>Use ice. <p>Put ice or a cold pack on your elbow for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try to do this every 1 to 2 hours for the next 3 days (when you are awake).</p></li> <li> Wrap the affected area. <p>Compression, or wrapping the area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap), will help reduce swelling. Don't wrap it too tightly, because that can cause more swelling below the affected area. Loosen the bandage if it gets too tight. Signs that the bandage is too tight include numbness, tingling, increased pain, coolness, and swelling in the area below the bandage.</p></li> <li> Elevate the affected area. <p>Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help reduce swelling. Prop up the area on pillows while you apply ice and anytime you sit or lie down.</p></li> <li>Support your elbow. <p>Wear a <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14925" data-hw-section="sts14925-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14925" data-hwid="sts14925" hw:section-href="sts14925-sec" href="?id=sts14925#sts14925-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">sling</span></a> if it makes you more comfortable and supports your elbow. </p><p>Use an elbow support, such as an elbow sleeve or forearm wrap. It may help rest your elbow joint, relieve stress on forearm muscles, and protect the joint area during an activity. A <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="aa136481" data-hw-section="aa136481-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="aa136481" data-hwid="aa136481" hw:section-href="aa136481-sec" href="?id=aa136481#aa136481-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">counterforce brace</span></a> may be helpful for tennis elbow symptoms. Follow the directions on the package for using the brace.</p></li> <li> Apply heat. <p>After 2 or 3 days, you can try applying heat to the area that hurts. Apply heat for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. You might also try switching between ice and heat.</p></li> <li>Rub the area. <p>Gently massage or rub the affected area to relieve pain and encourage blood flow. Don't massage the area if it causes pain.</p></li> <li>Don't smoke or use other tobacco products. <p>Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair.</p></li> </ul> <p fingerprint="296b6460" fingerprint-exact="64b5161e">If you need to use a wrap or sling for more than 48 hours, you may have a more serious injury that needs to be checked by a doctor.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="40a354b1" fingerprint-exact="d9360c25"> <li>New or worse pain or swelling.</li> <li>New signs of infection, such as redness, warmth, pus, or a fever.</li> <li>New or worse numbness, tingling, or cool and pale skin.</li> <li>Movement or strength decreases.</li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe.</li> </ul> <h3 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