What is medial epicondylitis?
Medial epicondylitis is characterized as the pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the inner elbow. It is caused by repetitive use by twisting of the forearm or hand, and flexion of the wrist. It is usually treated effectively with rest and pain management.
How do members experience medial epicondylitis?
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for medial epicondylitis*
Who has medial epicondylitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 21 |