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Wrist Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Wrist Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Wrist tendonitis is irritation and inflammation of the tendons at the wrist joint. It can be caused by overuse and repetitive movements like texting, playing video games, or writing.

Treatment for wrist tendonitis can include rest, icing, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hand therapy, and cortisone injections.

This article gives you an overview of wrist tendonitis, including what it is and who's most likely to get it. You'll learn the symptoms and causes of wrist tendonitis and how it's diagnosed and treated.

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