Elbow Pain: Other Causes of Pain
Topic Overview
Occasionally a problem elsewhere in the body can cause pain in the
arm or elbow. These may include:
- A neck problem, such as a
pinched nerve in the neck.
- A shoulder
problem, such as arthritis in the shoulder.
- A wrist problem, such as
carpal tunnel syndrome.
- A heart problem, such as
angina pectoris.
- A tumor or bone cyst near
the elbow or in the arm.
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
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| Last Revised | February 16, 2011 |
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Last Revised:
February 16, 2011