How do I know if I have tendinitis?
You will feel a dull ache around the joint. Which increases in severity when you move the joint. It will also feel painful if someone touches the area. You may experience some tightness and swelling.
Try to treat the area by applying ice for a few days. If the condition does not improve, see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
Your doctor will examine the area where you feel pain and test for tenderness and range of motion. Be sure to tell your doctor what activities and sports you do along with your medical history. If your doctor can’t make a diagnosis from a physical examination alone, you may be sent for an x-ray or an ultrasound or MRI scan.
What are my treatment options?
If you take action early, rest, ice and over-the-counter pain relief may be all that is needed.
However, if your symptoms persist, you may be given an anti-inflammatory cream to apply, which will also help to relieve the pain.
Your doctor may inject a corticosteroid medication around the tendon to reduce inflammation directly, although this will be a short-term measure as repeated injections will weaken the tendon, increasing the risk of further injury. Not all tendinitis is suitable for a corticosteroid injection.
If your case is chronic, your doctor may recommend a still experimental treatment that has shown promise – platelet-rich plasma (PRP) หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ treatment. The doctor will take a sample of your blood and spin it to separate the platelets and inject this mixture into your tendon.
What causes tendinitis?
Your tendons can become inflamed through injury due to an accident or through overuse and repetitive actions while playing sports.
Other causes include:
- Ageing as the tendons lose their elasticity and become weak
- Certain antibiotics (quinolones such as Levaquin)
- Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Exercising using the wrong techniques
- Working in jobs that require overhead lifting or repetitive movements