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    Elbow Problems, Noninjury



    Preparing For Your Appointment

    To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Reference Making the Most of Your Appointment.

    You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

    • What are your main symptoms?
    • How long have you had your symptoms?
    • What were you doing when your symptoms started?
    • Have you had this problem in the past? If so, do you know what caused the problem at that time? How was it treated?
    • What activities related to sports, work, or your lifestyle make your symptoms better or worse?
    • What home treatment measures have you tried? Did home treatment help?
    • What prescription and nonprescription medicines have you taken? Did they help?
    • Do you have any Reference health risks?



    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference February 16, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
    Reference H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine


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