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Elbow Pain Symptom Checker


100%
0%
Do you recall any specific trauma (e.g. car accident, fall, direct impact, etc.) that caused your elbow pain to start?
15%
Did you notice an abnormal shape of your elbow?
Did you attend A&E or see your GP following this elbow injury?
Have you had an X-ray or any other investigations for this elbow injury?
30%
Are you experiencing any pins and needles or numbness in the affected arm since your elbow problem started?
Do you have any burning-type pain radiating in the affected arm since your elbow problem started?
Do you have any associated neck pain or stiffness since your elbow problem started?
45%
Have you noticed any sudden and obvious redness, swelling and heat around the elbow since the pain started?
Do you have elbow stiffness in the morning or after resting that lasts more than 30 minutes?
Do you have any underlying inflammatory joint conditions? (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.)
Do you suffer with the skin condition psoriasis?
Do you suffer with any inflammatory bowel conditions?
Do you suffer with uveitis, also known as iritis, which is a condition that involves inflammation at the front of the eye?
Have you recently had any infections? e.g. stomach upsets, diarrhoea, other gut infections, sexually transmitted infections, etc.
60%
Have you noticed an unexplained lump that is increasing in size in the elbow region?
Do you have progressively worsening elbow pain AND a previous history of cancer?
75%
Do you recall any specific injury (e.g. twisting injury, landing from a jump, direct impact, sports related, etc.) that caused your elbow pain to start?
85%
Where do you feel the pain in your elbow region?
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90%
Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Is it painful when pressing over this area highlighted?

90%
Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Is it painful when pressing over this area highlighted?

90%
Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Is it painful when pressing over this area highlighted?

90%
Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Does your elbow pain worsen when performing this test?

Is it painful when pressing over this area highlighted?

Is there visible swelling on the tip of your elbow as shown in this photo?

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95%
Does your elbow pain worsen and feel stiffer than the other side when performing this test?

Does your elbow pain worsen and feel stiffer than the other side when performing this test?

Does your elbow pain worsen and feel stiffer than the other side when performing this test?

72%
Have you ever dislocated the shoulder you’re having pain and a feeling of instability in?
74%
Has your shoulder pain and feeling of instability started as a direct result of any specific trauma e.g. fall, sports injury, direct impact, etc.?
Does your shoulder ever feel like it comes or might come out of its socket when moving your arm?
Can you make your shoulder pop out of its socket voluntarily?
Do you have flexible joints where you can move some or all joints more than most people can?
Have you ever been diagnosed with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome?
Have you had a stroke resulting in weakness on the same side of the body as the shoulder pain and feeling of instability?

Outcome

Your elbow symptoms are more likely to be a problem primarily coming from your neck. Click Here to continue Symptom Checker for neck related problems.

Outcome

The probable cause of your elbow pain is a condition called Tennis Elbow - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Elbow Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your elbow pain is a condition called Golfers Elbow - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Elbow Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your elbow pain is a condition called Distal Biceps Tendinopathy - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Elbow Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your elbow pain is a condition called Distal Triceps Tendinopathy - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Elbow Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your elbow pain is a condition called Olecranon Bursitis - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Elbow Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your elbow pain is a flare up of osteoarthritis due to your injury especially if you are over 55 years old - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire 'Is My Elbow Likely To Persist?' to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your elbow pain is Osteoarthritis especially if you are over 55 years old - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Elbow Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The cause of your elbow pain is uncertain. Contact your GP for advice regarding these symptoms if necessary.