Only a doctor can diagnose tennis elbow.
Trying to diagnose this syndrome yourself is a waste of time.
The technical name for tennis elbow is Epicondylitis.
It is usually diagnosed upon your first visit to your doctor upon a simple physical exam of the arm and elbow area.
Your doctor will ask you questions about your condition in order to make a diagnosis and will also examine your arm, stretching it and asking you where it hurts. Very rarely will a doctor order x-rays or blood work, although he or she may err on the side of safety if they feel that you might be suffering from a fracture or other
condition. In most cases, however, the doctor will simply want to know the following:
* When did you first notice the condition and the pain?
* How does the pain radiate? You should be able to tell the doctor
where the pain begins and ends.
* Does the pain keep you up at night?
* What have you been doing to alleviate the pain?
* What type of job or activity do you do on a regular basis?
* Do you have any other pain or conditions that are of concern?
