Elbow Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have elbow pain or tenderness?
See significance of pain or tenderness if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have severe pain?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have moderate pain that is getting worse?
Yes Is a young child unable or unwilling to use his or her arm?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have moderate pain that has not gotten better after 24 hours of home treatment?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had mild pain that comes and goes with no other symptoms for 1 week or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 3, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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