Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Elbow Pain
Based on your answers, common causes of your joint pain include
ulnar neuropathy (or other nerve disorder)
a form of crystal-induced arthritis such as gout or pseudogout
bursitis
spondyloarthropathy (such as psoriatic arthritis or Reiter's syndrome)
infection (always a possibility when pain is significant, especially if swelling is present).
While over-the-counter pain medicines, a brace, rest and ice may be helpful, it is important that you see a physician to evaluate these symptoms. Continue below to learn more about these and other causes of elbow pain.
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