Tendinitis

Tendons are thick and tough tissues that provide the connection from muscles to bones. When tendons become irritated or begin to break down, inflammation and swelling occur in their structure. This condition is called tendinitis. Tendons are found in the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Therefore, tendinitis typically affects the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles.

There are specific types of tendinitis depending on the affected area. For example, Achilles tendinitis is an injury involving the Achilles tendon in the ankle. Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons on the outer part of the elbow are affected. Tendinitis has many causes, and each varies depending on which part of the body is affected.

Repetitive and Overuse Injuries: Tendinitis most commonly occurs as a result of overuse of a specific part of the body. When you perform the same actions repeatedly, the tendons wear out and become inflamed. This can be caused by sports, work, and even hobbies. Examples of repetitive and overuse injuries include people who constantly do household cleaning may develop tennis elbow in their elbows. Achilles tendinitis may develop after continuous running or climbing stairs.

Sudden and Severe Injuries: If you experience a sudden, severe injury such as a fall or collision, you may develop tendinitis. The most common causes of tendinitis include sudden injury and repetitive and overuse injuries.

There are other ways tendinitis can occur. The elderly population is susceptible to developing tendinitis because tendons lose their elasticity as they age. People with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes are also more prone to tendinitis. In some cases, tendinitis symptoms appear suddenly, while in others they develop slowly over time.

The following are symptoms of tendinitis:

• The area with tendinitis is sensitive to touch.

• Pain worsens during movement.

• There is more pain at night.

• Your pain increases when your tendon moves.

• The affected area is warm and red.

• A lump develops along the tendon.

If you are experiencing tendinitis symptoms, it is important to see an orthopedics and traumatology specialist. Rupture is more likely to occur in an inflamed tendon. Your doctor will perform a physical examination to evaluate your tendon and order an X-ray.

To treat the pain caused by tendinitis, it is very important to reduce inflammation. Your doctor may recommend movement restriction for the affected area to rest. Splinting may be necessary for this. Heat or cold application, steroid injections, or anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and inflammation are also among the recommendations.

Physical therapy is another treatment method that is effective in reducing the pain and swelling of tendinitis. Exercises that strengthen the muscles and tendons can help the tendons heal and begin to function properly again. In rare cases where all treatments have been performed and no results are obtained, surgery may be necessary.

You no longer have to deal with your tendinitis. See your orthopedic doctor for relief and return to your daily activities. Wishing you a healthy life…

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