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What Could Swollen Arms And Elbows After Overexercising Indicate?

After working out for the first time in a long while i got pushed by a friend of mine to go over my limits and now in my right arm i feel an pain and in the mornings i cant extend my arm... it has also gotten swollen and a little bit red around the elbow
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
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You have suffered rupture of muscle fibers by overexertion.My advice would be do ice fomentation,rest for few days, diet rich in vtamin D and calcium,ibuprofen.
Go slow with exercise and increase at weekly interval.
Take care and wish you good health.
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What Could Swollen Arms And Elbows After Overexercising Indicate?

Hi You have suffered rupture of muscle fibers by overexertion.My advice would be do ice fomentation,rest for few days, diet rich in vtamin D and calcium,ibuprofen. Go slow with exercise and increase at weekly interval. Take care and wish you good health.