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Tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon, which is the fibrous structure that joins muscle to bone. In many cases, tendinosis (tendon degeneration) is also present.
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Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendinitis usually occurs in individuals in middle or old age because it is often the result of overuse over a long period of time.
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If you keep pushing your muscles, damage to the tendons adds up and tendonitis develops. Pain and swelling may limit your activities. But with your doctor’s help, tendonitis can be controlled.
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Treating Tendonitis of the FootYour doctor’s first concern is to reduce your symptoms. Using ice and heat, taking medications, and limiting activity help control pain and swelling.
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Tendinitis is a condition caused by the tearing of tendon fibers and subsequent inflammation in the tendon. Tendons are the strong connective tissue that connect muscle to bone.
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