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tendinitis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon (the tissue by which muscle attaches to bone). Tendinitis most commonly occurs as a result of injury, such as to the tendons around the shoulder or elbow. It can also occur as a result of an underlying inflammatory rheumatic disease, such as reactive arthritis or gout. Tendinitis is synonymous with tendonitis. ...
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tendinitis - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
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About tendinitis (Source: MayoClinic)
Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon — any one of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones. The condition, which causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint, can occur in any of your body's tendons. Tendinitis is common around your shoulders, elbows, wrists and heels. ...
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Causes of tendinitis (Source: MedLinePlus)
Tendinitis can occur as a result of injury, overuse, or with aging as the tendon loses elasticity. It can also be seen in persons with body-wide (systemic) diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes. Tendinitis can occur in any tendon, but some commonly affected sites include the: Elbow; Heel ( Achilles tendonitis ); Shoulder; Wrist. ...
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Symptoms of tendinitis (Source: MedLinePlus)
Pain and tenderness along a tendon, usually near a joint; Pain at night; Pain that is worse with movement or activity. ...
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Further Reading on tendinitis
  • Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Initial treatment for a tendon injury ( tendinopathy ) generally includes rest and pain relievers . Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal ...surgery is sometimes used to treat calcific tendinitis that has not...
  • Shoulder Problems and Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Minor shoulder problems , such as sore muscles and aches and pains , are common . Shoulder problems ...Inflammation of the tough, ropelike fibers that connect muscles to bones ( tendinitis ). Bicipital...
  • Toe,Foot,and Ankle Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    At one time or another , everyone has had a minor toe , foot , or ankle injury that caused pain or ...See a picture of the back of the heel and ankle . Achilles tendinitis or tendinosis (tendinopathy),
  • Leg Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Minor leg injuries are common . Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and tear , overuse , or an ...or fraying of the tough, ropelike fibers that connect muscles to bones ( tendinitis ). Hairline...
  • Repetitive Motion Injuries ( WebMD )
    Repetitive Motion Injuries, such as tendinitis and bursitis, are among the most common injuries in the United States.


  • Understanding Bursitis - Symptoms ( WebMD )
    Get an overview on the symptoms of bursitis from the experts at WebMD...due to pain. Pain in a joint persists more than a few days; you may be experiencing bursitis or tendinitis , a strained ligament or...
  • Arthritis: Impingement Syndrome ( WebMD )
    An overview of Impingement Syndrome, a form of arthritis...often seen in aging adults. This condition is closely related to shoulder bursitis and rotator cuff Tendinitis . These conditions may occur...
  • Understanding Arthritis - the Basics ( WebMD )
    Get a basic overview of arthritis, including descriptions of the various types of the disease...body movement, including such localized problems as low back pain, bursitis, tendinitis , and general...

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