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Tendinitis

Tendinitis

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The inflammation of a tendon, typically due to overuse.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Muscle disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Bones

Types of

Tenosynovitis
Condition
Achilles tendonitis
Condition

Symptoms

Shoulder muscle weakness
Painful swollen joints
Joint pain, better with compression wrap
Joint pain, better with ice
Joint pain, better with rest
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Other treatments

Physical therapy
Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)

Risk factors

Personal

Prolonged bed rest
Long plane ride

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