What causes persistent pain in the elbows?
Patient: Hi I am a very healthy active woman who has a 3 to 4 day a week work out regimen. Recently over the past 2 weeks my forearms, the surface around my elbows, as well as my hands hurt. Making a fist especially after waking in the morning is pin full I don t have much strength to even squeeze my fist closed. I also have a little lump on my right forearm that s tender to the touch. Not much discomfort in my lower body but mainly upper body.. Doctor: Dear patientyour symptoms points towards possibility of tennis elbow. There is inflammation at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus with pain on making fist and weight lifting in the involved forearm. Treatment is rest and anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day.  Avoid weight lifting and twisting movements. If not relieved in 5 days please consult expert orthopedic surgeon nearby you.