Tennis elbow is also called lateral epicondylitis. It's caused by inflammation in the outer side of the elbow. It happens when the tissues that attach muscles and bones get irritated, and can be caused by playing a racket sport, using a tool, or anything else that causes you to twist your forearm or extend your wrist.
The most common symptom is pain on the outer side of the elbow and down the forearm. It may be swollen or warm to the touch, and the pain may be constant or just intermittent. Gripping, twisting, or swinging the arm might hurt as well. Your doctor can easily diagnose tennis elbow using x-rays, but usually just by listening to your symptoms.
Treatment for tennis elbow is generally simple. Rest and medicatons are most common. You can wear a splint if it helps you. You can also change your grip or use your other hand. Your doctor might give you exercises to do or send you to a physical therapist. Surgery is sometimes used, but probably won't be necessary.
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