What medicine should I take for tendinitis?

Written by Lv Yao

Orthopedics

Updated on September 25, 2024

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Tendonitis is an aseptic inflammatory reaction that occurs at the endpoint of a tendon due to chronic overuse or injury, causing localized pain and restricted movement. For tendonitis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered for symptomatic treatment. These drugs can reduce edema in surrounding tissues and decrease the inflammatory response, thus alleviating pain symptoms. Additionally, drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis can also be used for treatment.

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Can tendinitis be treated with moxibustion?

Tendonitis occurs commonly due to two reasons: overuse, which means excessive local activity, and trauma. Both causes lead to local aseptic inflammation of the tendon, resulting in edema, exudation, swelling, and pain. Moxibustion can be effective in this situation because it helps in activating blood circulation, reducing stasis, relieving swelling, and alleviating pain. The specific locations for applying moxibustion include the painful tendon area, and since the tendon is an extension of the muscle, not only the painful tendon area should be treated with moxibustion, but the entire muscle bundle can also be treated to help relieve overall muscle and tendon spasms and reduce pain.

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Tendonitis

Tendonitis refers to a sterile inflammation of the tendon itself or its surrounding sheath caused by various reasons. The term "tendonitis" means that, firstly, the affected area is either the tendon or the surrounding tissue. Secondly, it is a sterile inflammation. The causes of tendonitis are generally the following four points: The first point is acute injury. The second point is chronic overuse. The third point is an increased load on the tendon itself, causing some micro-damage inside the tendon. This leads to inflammation due to bleeding and inflammatory irritation in the tendon or around the tendon. The fourth point involves prolonged exercise or excessive exercise load, which then leads to congestive hematoma around the tendon, ultimately leading to inflammation.

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What is tendinitis?

Tendonitis refers to an inflammatory reaction caused by various factors such as over-fatigue, fiber tearing, or other injuries to the tendon and its surrounding tissues. Therefore, tendonitis usually has a cause, commonly seen in acute injuries or chronic strain. The main symptoms are: first, pain, which is often related to movement, intensifies during physical activity and alleviates during rest. Second, there is occasional slight swelling of the joint. Third, persistent pain occurs in bouts. This indicates that after the tendon recovers from an initial injury, persistent pain appears, which eases after rest or treatment but is prone to recurrence. Thus, tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon and its surrounding tissues, usually a non-bacterial inflammation. If conservative treatment does not improve the condition after 7-10 days, it is recommended to seek medical treatment at a hospital.

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Symptoms of tendonitis

The symptoms of tendonitis basically come down to three points. First, pain or a fixed tender point, generally located around joints or nearby areas, with severe cases possibly exhibiting numbness or tingling. Second, dysfunction, which is due to the stiffness of the joint associated with pain which limits joint movement, and occasionally there is mild swelling of the joint. Furthermore, if the tendon pain reoccurs from the originally damaged site and continues for a long time or recurs, it can lead to stiffness in the joint, subsequently resulting in limited joint mobility. The third point is the inflammatory response; tendonitis has specific signs of inflammation, including redness, swelling, heat, pain, and dysfunction.

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How to treat tendinitis?

If it is an acute onset of tendinitis, urgent treatment is recommended. This involves the use of RICE therapy, which is the internationally renowned "rice therapy," including four points: rest, ice, compression, and elevation of the affected limb. Secondly, you can take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation and pain. Thirdly, consider undergoing physical therapy, mainly including heat therapy, shockwave therapy, and microwave therapy, aimed at improving blood circulation and promoting healing. If the pain is particularly severe, you might also consider block therapy, but try to avoid it as it could potentially damage the tendon. Fifth, rehabilitation therapy can be conducted, which should be performed under the guidance of a physiotherapist and rehabilitation therapist. Thus, conservative treatment for tendinitis includes these methods. If some patients, especially those for whom conservative treatment is ineffective or even worsens symptoms, consider surgical treatment. However, surgical treatment should be strictly reserved for appropriate cases because it involves significant pain, potential complications, and a longer recovery time.