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Tendinitis - Symptom
Alternative Names
Calcific tendinitis; Bicipital tendinitis
Symptoms:
- Pain and tenderness along a tendon, usually in proximity to a joint (hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, or pain in other joints)
- Pain is worse with movement or activity
- Pain at night
Signs and tests:
On physical exam, a doctor will look for tenderness along the affected tendon and pain when the muscle to which the tendon is attached is used against resistance. There are specific tests for specific tendons. The tendon can be inflamed and the overlying skin may be warm and red.
- Reviewed last on: 9/26/2006
- Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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