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Elbow and arm pain is not usually a sign of anything serious. If it does not go away after a few weeks, see a GP.
To ease elbow and arm pain, try these things for a couple of days:
Go to an urgent treatment centre or A&E if:
This could be a sign of a heart attack.
Apart from an injury, these things can cause arm and elbow pain.
Do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried.
| Main symptoms | Possible cause |
|---|---|
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Main symptoms
Pain on the outside of the elbow, difficulty to fully extend the arm |
Possible cause |
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Main symptoms
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling, difficulty moving the affected area |
Possible cause |
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Main symptoms
Pain, tenderness, bruising, swelling |
Possible cause |
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Main symptoms
Pain, stiffness coming down from the shoulder |
Possible cause |
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Main symptoms
Pain and stiffness in the joints |
Possible cause |
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Main symptoms
Swelling around a joint, a high temperature or feeling hot and shivery |
Possible cause
Joint infection (septic arthritis) |
If you have elbow or arm pain, you might be able to refer yourself directly to services for help with your condition without seeing a GP.
To find out if there are any services in your area:
