What causes elbow pain in women?
Jan 02, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Shuai
Introduction
Elbow pain in women may be related to factors such as ligament injury, nerve compression, gout, bursitis, and arthritis. It is important to seek medical attention and receive targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. If symptoms of elbow pain occur, prompt medical evaluation and treatment are recommended. In daily life, one should maintain a healthy diet and avoid consuming excessive high-purine foods, such as animal organs, seafood, and meat broth.
Elbow pain in women may be related to factors such as ligament injury, nerve compression, gout, bursitis, and arthritis. It is important to seek medical attention and receive targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. If elbow pain occurs, prompt medical care is recommended. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:
1. Ligament Injury
When ligaments are subjected to external force or overuse, ligament fibers may tear or rupture, causing localized pain and swelling. After injury, cold compresses can help reduce swelling and relieve pain, while compression can control bleeding and prevent the condition from worsening.
2. Nerve Compression
When nerves are compressed, transmission of nerve signals is disrupted, leading to abnormal sensations and pain in the affected areas. Under a doctor’s guidance, medications such as mecobalamin tablets, vitamin B1 tablets, and oryzanol tablets may be used for treatment.
3. Gout
Gout is an inflammatory joint disease caused by uric acid accumulation in the joints. When the body produces excessive uric acid or has insufficient excretion capacity, uric acid crystals may deposit in the joints, triggering inflammation and joint pain. Medications such as colchicine tablets, celecoxib capsules, and indomethacin tablets may be used under medical supervision.
4. Bursitis
Bursae are fluid-filled sacs around joints that can become inflamed due to injury, overuse, or infection. Inflammation may trigger local inflammatory responses and release pain-inducing substances, resulting in pain. Under a doctor’s advice, medications such as aspirin tablets, ibuprofen tablets, and naproxen tablets may be used for treatment.
5. Arthritis
Arthritis typically causes internal joint inflammation, leading to synovial proliferation, edema, and stimulation of peripheral nerve endings, resulting in pain. Under medical guidance, medications such as glucosamine hydrochloride granules, Jintiange capsules, and Xiaofeng Zhitongning capsules may be used to alleviate discomfort.
In daily life, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, avoid excessive intake of high-purine foods such as organ meats, seafood, and meat broths, and consume more vegetables and fruits to maintain the body’s acid-base balance.
