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What Causes Severe Pain In The Forearm?

I have been experiencing pain not on my forearm or elbow but above (top) near elbow. When I pick something up or push it hurts but I can pull with no pain. It does hurt to straighten if I m in position for a period of time still only on the top not elbow. Not sure what part of the arm you would call that. When I touch my elbow no pain but above there is
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Hi,

All your symptoms of pain just above elbow on pressure or on certain movements indicate the following:
Most probable cause is tendinitis.
Tennis Elbow can be a cause.
Fracture should be ruled out.
Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for proper clinical evaluation, examination and necessary investigations.
Get treated as per the cause found.
As a general principal of such problems stop any movement that causes pain to reduce inflammation.
Put the forearm in a sling for rest.
Anti-inflammatory medications will help for reducing inflammation.
Sometimes local steroid shot helps or you can opt for oral route.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Forearm?

Hi, All your symptoms of pain just above elbow on pressure or on certain movements indicate the following: Most probable cause is tendinitis. Tennis Elbow can be a cause. Fracture should be ruled out. Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for proper clinical evaluation, examination and necessary investigations. Get treated as per the cause found. As a general principal of such problems stop any movement that causes pain to reduce inflammation. Put the forearm in a sling for rest. Anti-inflammatory medications will help for reducing inflammation. Sometimes local steroid shot helps or you can opt for oral route. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon