Tendonitis and the inflammation two tendons (structures responsible for joining the muscles to the bones).
This inflammation can be caused by excessive efforts or repetitive, traumas (strokes), infections and some other less common diseases.
The symptoms include pain, swelling, thickening of the affected tendon, redness, local heat, poor movement and reduced strength.
The diagnosis is made by the patient's history, physical examination and some imaging tests such as ultrasound, tomography and resonance if necessary. The X-ray is generally not very useful, since the tendons are not visible in this type of examination.
O treatment includes mainly resting, stretching, and analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications. Warm compresses are helpful and, in extreme cases, some type of surgery may be indicated. In addition, it is crucial to find out what was the triggering factor, so that new episodes can be avoided.
For proper treatment, a consultation with the orthopedist, family doctor or general practitioner is recommended for evaluation and guidance.
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