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Tendonitis/Tendinitis "low level of tearing at a microscopic level. This tearing will produce the inflammation and irritation...Symptoms can vary from an achy pain and stiffness to the local area of the tendon, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed tendon. With this condition, the pain is usually worse during and after activity, and the tendon and joint area can become stiffer the following day...With proper care for the area, the pain in the tendon should lessen over three weeks, but it should be noted that the healing of the area continues and doesn't even peak until at least six weeks following the initial injury...Treat with a topical pain reliever has the ability to penetrate the skin barrier and contains anti-inflammatory agents. A topical formula that contains natural menthol will not only relieve pain, but dilate the blood vessels. This allows for relief of the tendonitis, without causing any stiffening of the tissue. MSM, also known as Methyl Sulfonyl Methane is a natural supplement that is getting a lot of attention due to its role in tissue healing at a cellular level...Therapain... has all ingredients needed.. just spray on... they recommend spraying it on the pain area liberally, wait a minute and spray again. Do 4 times a day, especially at bed time...After the scar tissue has begun to accumulate, it will be important to perform procedures which help break down the scar tissue... message and gentle stretching... stretching the muscle on a regular basis and thereby lengthening the tendon connection. This will allow less pulling and tractioning on the tendon attachment to the bone. When tendonitis does occur, it is important to treat it immediately" Web MD "Pain may be a gradual buildup or sudden and severe, especially if calcium deposits are present.. ice immediately day of injury...Warning: You should see your doctor if you experience any of the following: Fever (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit); Swelling, redness, and warmth, General illness or multiple sites of pain, Inability to move the affected area Bursitis similar. Same treatments. Common in knee and achilles tendon...If the condition does not improve in a week, see your doctor... Your doctor can also prescribe medications to reduce the inflammation. Corticosteroids, also known as "steroids," are often used because they work quickly to decrease the inflammation and pain. Steroids are also one of the safest treatment methods and can be injected directly at the site of injury. Unfortunately, 30% of people may not get complete relief from one injection and 2% of people may even get worse. Another disadvantage is that for recurrent cases, it is not safe to administer steroids frequently (more than every three months)." Cleveland Clinic can be caused by "Stresses from other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, thyroid disorders, or unusual medication reactions... Occasionally, an infection can cause tendonitis...it is more common in adults, especially those over 40 years of age. As tendons age, they tolerate less stress, are less elastic, and tear more easily...How can I avoid tendonitis? When performing activities: Take it slow at first. Gradually build up your activity level" and stretch. Tendonitis/Bursitis "Pain in tendonitis or bursitis, commonly involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle, may be quite severe, often of sudden onset and usually made worse by movement... The pain of bursitis or tendonitis can be severe and should be treated quickly... Failure to rest the inflamed limb or the joint, at least temporarily, will usually result in longer-term problems... infection can occur in a bursa or tendon sheath [why should see a doctor if not well soon]... Failure to rest invariably will result in continuing symptoms... Treatments, particularly ice, may help to reduce inflammation and pain... If an infection is present, there is usually an intense inflammation present with redness, warmth and swelling (a blood test will contribute to this diagnosis). Treatment with an appropriate antibiotic is necessary and serial aspiration (withdrawal of fluid with a needle) or surgical debridement of the tendon or bursa may be required... Warming up and stretching prior to strenuous exercise will help to prevent these problems from occurring. Therefore, activities should be begun slowly... Stretching and strengthening are very helpful... Living with Tendonitis: Seeking attention early will result in a faster resolution of the problem, and prevent joint stiffness and chronic problems that may follow. The pain of bursitis or tendonitis can be severe and, just because it is not arthritis, does not mean it is less important. Failure to rest the limb or the joint at least temporarily will usually result in the problem's taking a longer course.
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