My right hand got swollen and is painful when I carry heavy things or I write anything. Passed 8 days is very painful at night yesterday I had gone to physiotherapists but did not gave exact answer for it. Today I had gone my family physician he told it's a golfers elbow and suggested me injections for it. Can you explain what it is and exact treatment for it. Normally exercise I do. But it pain at night. Even same is happening with my left hand also. Suggest me treatment.

Dr. Himani NegiHomeopath5yrs exp

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Commonly known as ?Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)? this is a condition wherein there is inflammation of the tendons on the outer bony prominence (Lateral Epicondyle) of the elbow that join the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. Certain repetitive movements of the wrist like playing tennis or other racquet sports leads to overuse of these tendons causing pain and tenderness on the outer side of elbow. Allopathic methods including pain killers, cortisone injections and surgery are associated with serious side effects, which everybody is aware of these days. Here homeopathic remedies can stop that nagging ache of tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. It is safe and effective. The remedies help soothe a sore elbow. They reduce pain and inflammation.The medicines block pain signals, reduce stiffness and edema in the joint and promote natural healing. You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effects  

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