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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon that occurs when the injury to the tendon does not heal. When this swelling or irritation occurs in your forearm, you may begin to feel severe pain and should seek further medical attention. This article is about how to evaluate forearm tendonitis.

Steps

1. 1 Know what tendonitis is. Forearm tendinitis is persistent, irritating, or dull, chronic pain with very little or no relief. Many people feel this pressure when doing weightlifting, playing tennis, working on a computer, and other hand activities.
2. 2 Determine when the pain started to occur. Forearm tendinitis usually appears after activity the next day. Recall the date of the pain so that the doctor can understand exactly when the tendonitis occurred.
3. 3 Pay attention to the symptoms. This is another sign that you may have forearm tendonitis. Be aware that some people experience a burning sensation, especially after manual labor or exercise.
   • Notice if the pain increases (or if the pain is severe) when you raise your arm. In severe cases of forearm tendinitis, people are unable to lift or carry anything with the affected hand.
   • Pay attention if fluid build-up, redness, or increased pain appears. These are more serious symptoms of tendonitis.
4. 4 Limitation of hand movement may appear. This is due to the sensitivity of the forearm. If there is tendinitis in your biceps, you may not be able to fully extend your arm.
   • Perform specific movements to assess this condition. Pull, push, lift, bend, twist, and twist your arm. You may have forearm tendinitis if you experience pain during this exercise.
5. 5 Start treatment right away and be sure to see a doctor if pain persists.

Tips

• The body will gradually adapt to stress if you interrupt your exercise plan for a while. Start exercising gradually.
• See your doctor if traditional home treatments have failed. Cortisone shots can reduce inflammation and pain, but treatments must be repeated and not overused.
• When playing sports or other vigorous activities, be sure to warm up and stretch.
• It may take several months or even longer for forearm tendonitis to completely heal, depending on when the rest and treatment began. If diagnosed early, it can be cured quickly and easily.

Warnings

• Avoid exercise, activity, and movement that can severely strain your injured forearm.