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Health Encyclopedia: Achilles Tendinitis

Alternative Names

Tendinitis of the heel

Prevention

Prevention is very important in this disease. Maintaining strength and flexibility in the muscles of the calf will help reduce the risk of tendinitis. Overusing a weak or tight Achilles tendon is a set-up for tendinitis.

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Health Guide

Tendinitis

...occur in any tendon, but some commonly affected sites are the shoulder, the wrist, the heel (Achilles tendonitis), and the elbow. Read more »

Tendinitis

Calcific tendinitis; Bicipital tendinitis Prevention Avoid repetitive motion and overuse of an extremity Warm up by exercising at a relaxed pace... Read more »

Tendinitis

Calcific tendinitis; Bicipital tendinitis Symptoms Pain and tenderness along a tendon, usually in proximity to a joint (hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain,... Read more »

Achilles tendinitis

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel). Alternative Names ... Read more »

Tendinitis

Calcific tendinitis; Bicipital tendinitis Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Rest or immobilization of the affected... Read more »

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Medications

Floxin Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...medication may rarely cause tendon damage (e.g., tendinitis, tendon rupture) during or after... Read more »

Cipro XR Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...medication may rarely cause tendon damage (e.g., tendinitis, tendon rupture) during or after... Read more »

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