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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Weak Elbow

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Question : I woke up and have a weak elbow no strength and painful. I have massaged area. muscle feels OK; but ligament is painful. I can hardly lift my arm.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be saturday night palsy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
It is possible that you have slept with your arm and shoulder over the edge of bed or chair. This is called Saturday night palsy.
Normally this recovers within a day. No Medicines are required. But if you have too much pain then you can take any pain killer.
Hope for all the best. Please feel free to ask any other question.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Weak Elbow

Brief Answer: Could be saturday night palsy. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. It is possible that you have slept with your arm and shoulder over the edge of bed or chair. This is called Saturday night palsy. Normally this recovers within a day. No Medicines are required. But if you have too much pain then you can take any pain killer. Hope for all the best. Please feel free to ask any other question.