Tendinitis is the name of a condition that causes tendons to become inflamed. It most commonly affects the hands, shoulders, and legs with sports injuries one of its leading causes. However, even if you lead a sedentary life in an office, you might also develop tendinitis as a result of repeated hand movements on a computer keyboard. This condition may also be an after effect of certain kinds of prescription medicines. It is easily confused with arthritis since the symptoms are similar.
In the mildest cases, tendinitis disappears of its own accord, so there is no need for any treatment. However, if it continues for some time a visit to the doctor becomes necessary. The standard symptoms include pains and tenderness around affected body joints, but if there is an infection there might be swelling, and redness and this person could start to run a fever. If this happens, do not delay seeking medical assistance.
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