Selfie elbow is very similar to tennis elbow -both are triggered by stress resulting from overuse. Repeating the same action eventually makes the elbow muscles swell and puts pressure on the bone, leading to inflammation and excruciating pain, say doctors. "A bent elbow with the palm pointing inward is enough to put pressure on the elbow extensor muscles. Since taking selfies is a new fad, the number of patients will rise," he added.. Honestly, I was not aware that taking selfies could lead to this," said Sen.

Source: Times of India July 10, 2016 03:57 UTC