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Health Encyclopedia: Tendinitis
Calcific tendinitis; Bicipital tendinitis
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Rest or immobilization of the affected tendons is helpful for recovery. This may be achieved using a splint or a removable brace. The application of heat or cold to the affected area can help.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen, can also reduce both pain and inflammation. Steroid injections...
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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling... Read more »
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling... Read more »
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling... Read more »
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling... Read more »
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling... Read more »
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