Tennis Elbow Symptoms
How do I know if I have Tennis Elbow?
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If you have pain on the outside of the forearm near the elbow which may radiate into the forearm and wrist then you may have tennis elbow. This forearm pain normally begins gradually and goes away after resting. If you continue the activity that brought tennis elbow on , the pain will likely increase and will persist longer and longer. If not treated, tennis elbow pain can be nearly constant and make normal activities such as shaking hands, turning a doorknob, drinking a cup of coffee or using a screwdriver very painful.
Pain in the forearm at the inside of the elbow could be a condition known as Golfers Elbow, while Bursitis is characterized by pain at the back of the elbow. X-rays may be used to rule out other causes of forearm or elbow pain but cannot diagnosis Tennis Elbow itself. Utrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can show tendon damage but are expensive and rarely needed to diagnose Tennis Elbow.
If you have determined through self-diagnosis that you have tennis elbow, you should still see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and rule out a more serious condition.
