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Pain In Elbow, Hot To Touch But Feels Cold, Tingling And Tightness. Reasons ?

hi im 33yr F, I hurt my elbow about 3 weeks ago, not sure how ruff housing with friend. its pain full, it looks like a golf ball, Bright red, and its hot to the touch but it feels cold . and a slight tingle down my arm to my pinky. and tightness. I feel like crap too. ????? should i be worried ????? Thank you, AAAAAA
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Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.

According to your description , elbow pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature. Swelling over elbow might press the ulnar nerve and causes tingling sensation down your arm to the pinky finger.

I advice you to give you rest to your elbow, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of elbow and rule out any infective cause.

Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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Pain In Elbow, Hot To Touch But Feels Cold, Tingling And Tightness. Reasons ?

Hello. Thanks for posting your query. According to your description , elbow pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature. Swelling over elbow might press the ulnar nerve and causes tingling sensation down your arm to the pinky finger. I advice you to give you rest to your elbow, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of elbow and rule out any infective cause. Wishing you good health Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta