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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Pain In Your Shoulder And Wrist

Health Encyclopedia: Tendinitis

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 resista...

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