Elbow joint is required in almost all the daily activities like bathing, brushing, writing, cooking etc. Pain and Swelling in or around the elbow is the most uncomfortable situation that makes it difficult or sometimes impossible for the person to perform these daily activities.
Causes:
A combination of elbow pain and swelling may occur due to various reasons like trauma, fractures, dislocation, sprains, strains and chronic conditions like inflamed tendons, bursitis, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other joint disorders.
Symptoms:
In most of the cases, elbow pain and swelling makes it impossible for the person to perform routine activities and he becomes dependent on other persons for bathing, getting dressed etc.