A: To reduce pain and inflammation, you can try the following home remedies:
Consult your doctor if the pain and swelling do not go away even after applying these remedies.
A: Tendinosis refers to tiny tears in tendinous tissue. The condition is caused by overuse and may take weeks or months to heal.
During your recovery, avoid using your injured tendon too soon, as it can lead to more damage. To avoid hurting your tendon again, consider the following long-term changes:
A: While it is possible for tendons to heal on their own, it is very difficult to:
Seek prompt treatment if you have injuries that cause severe pain or pain that does not lessen in time. A doctor can quickly diagnose your injury and recommend an appropriate course of treatment.
Untreated tendon and ligament injuries increase the risk of both chronic pain and secondary injuries. Do seek medical care instead of ignoring the pain.
A: If you:
Do consult with an orthopaedic surgeon for professional medical advice on your tendonitis condition.
A: Tendonitis is mostly caused by repetitive, minor impact on the affected area, or from a sudden more serious injury. Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints.
While tendonitis affects tendons, arthritis affects the cartilage that connects bones in a joint. Unlike tendonitis, which tends to heal faster, arthritis is usually a long-term condition that develops as one gets older.
Whether it is tendonitis or arthritis, getting an accurate diagnosis and early treatment are important in relieving discomfort and improving joint movement.
Do consult with an orthopaedic surgeon for professional medical advice on your tendonitis or arthritis condition.
A: Biceps tendonitis may occur due to:
It can affect your shoulder or elbow. Professional baseball players, swimmers, tennis players and golfers are at risk for tendonitis in their shoulders, arms and elbows.
A: Symptoms of an elbow ligament or tendon tear can vary, based on the injury and location. You may experience:
Consult with an orthopaedic surgeon for an accurate diagnosis and treatment for your elbow condition.
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