Question 1

what are the most common symptoms of tenosynovitis?

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Pain: Tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tendon which is the part of a muscle that attaches to a bone.  The locaion of the pain depends on what muscle is affected.  Typically performing the muscle's usual action against a little resistance will elicit the pain.  Also direct palpation over the tendon will elicit tenderness.

Question 2

what are the most common symptoms of de quervain's tenosynovitis?

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Pain: Pain at the wrist bone on the thumb side.  It's usually quite painful.  Sometimes in bad cases there may be a "popping".

Question 3

what are the most common forms of tendonitis and tenosynovitis?

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Repetitive areas: Most commonly tendonitis or tenosynovitis occurs in joints that are used repetitively. Areas such as the shoulder, wrist, elbow, knees and ankles are the most common.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of tenosynovitis?

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Pain/swelling/stiff: Tenosynovitis presents with symptoms of pain, swelling and stiffness. The inflammation around the tendon (synovitis) leads to pain and stiffness.

Question 5

do symptoms like de quervain's tenosynovitis go away quickly?

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With a shot: A cortisone shot can help symptoms get better quickly.  Otherwise, symptoms take a long time.

Question 6

does de quervain's tenosynovitis usually cause many symptoms?

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Pain: The primary symptom from dequervain's is pain along the thumb side of the wrist. There can be swelling as well as a "creaking" sensation with thumb movements as well as simulated hammering motion of the hand/wrist.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of tendonitis or tenosynovitis?

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Cardinal Signs: Pain and discomfort
swelling or edema
warmth
loss of function of the part

see your pcp for a thorough evaluation

rest, ice, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatories will help.

Question 8

tenosynovitis has anyone knowledge of it?

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Tendon Inflammation : This is a condition that describes the inflammation if a tendon and it's surrounding sheath. It generally hurts with movement and is treated with immobilization anti-inflammatory meds, ice, bracing and last resort surgery. It is commonly seen in the wrist or fingers. See your doctor for appropriate diagnosis and exam.

Question 9

how do you recommend treating tenosynovitis?

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In the Hand?: This is most commonly a hand condition. If so, this is treated with nsaids like ibuprofen, a wrist brace limiting the motion of the involved tendon, ice over the tendon, reduction in usage of the involved tendon for many days and often weeks. If no improvement after several weeks and it is really bad then injections with small doses of corticosteroids is next.  Surgery after months of no improveme.

Question 10

what is the best way to treat chronic tenosynovitis?

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Chronic is bad: Chronic tenosynovitis is likely caused by repetitive strain type injury. Figure out just what that is and your on your way to helping the condition. NSAIDs, rest and bracing may help but localized injections of steroid and even surgery may be indicated. You need a specialist to help you with you decision.

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