HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My grandaughter has calcific tendonitis. what can be done for this that is the least invasive if nothing least invasive then what would be procedure for her to do? it hurts her?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

The typical treatment for calcific tendonitis is steroid injections, physical therapy and exercise as well as anti-inflammatory medication. Best to see your doctor to get the treatment started.

Answered 2/21/2023

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does anyone treat calcific tendonitis or frozen shoulder? How?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Calcific tendonitis measuring 4x1 mm involving the olecranon insertional fibers of tricep tendons. Will this heal? Risks? Advice? Treatment? Thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can a shoulder strain aggravate calcific tendonitis?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Would a painful, 3-mo case of calcific shoulder tendonitis in a 75 yr old male be expected to eventually resolve naturally, or would needling or arthroscopy likely be needed to break/flush it out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Chest X-ray lists Calcification R humeral head sugg of calcific tendonitis -is this different than an RA nodule or no?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What can be done for calcific tendonitis and would you go to an orthopedic doctor?
I have calcific tendinitis. I've done pt and 3 cortisone shots. Still in pain. Dr said its to small to find and i will have to live with it. Help me ?
I have 7 x 4 x 3mm tear in the subscapularis & mild calcific tendonitis of the tendon--will this need surgery?
What is a calcific tendonitis?
What is calcific tendonitis? Complications of it over 5th metatarsal?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.