Do I Have Medial Epicondylitis?

Do you experience elbow stiffness?

Do you experience a tingling sensation or numbness in the fingers, especially the ring and little fingers?

Do you experience hand and wrist weakness?

Do you have pain on the inside of your elbow?

Do you have difficulty moving the elbow?

Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that you have medial epicondylitis, also called a ‘golfer’s elbow’. It’s a type of tendinitis that causes pain on the inside of the elbow and develops where tendons in the forearm muscle connect to the bony part on the inside part of the elbow. Medical epicondylitis can occur from any activity involving use of the arms or wrists, such as golf, tennis, and baseball. Luckily, in your case, there seem to be no reasons to be worried.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs related to medial epicondylitis. It’s a type of tendinitis that develops where tendons in the forearm muscle connect to the bony part on the inside part of the elbow. It causes pain on the inside of the elbow, and it may radiate down the arm to the wrist. The condition can occur suddenly or develop slowly, and symptoms can be mild or severe. The condition makes it hard to complete everyday tasks. It may be important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have medial epicondylitis. The condition is caused by repetitive motions, and therefore it often occurs among athletes. The elbow pain may radiate down the arm to the wrist. Often, symptoms can improve with the following home remedies: resting, icing, stretching, wearing a brace and taking over-the-counter medication. If the pain does not go away, see your doctor. You may need surgery as a last resort.