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Tendinitis

Alternative names:

bicipital tendinitis; calcific tendonitis

Symptoms:

joint pain and tenderness around a joint (hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, or pain in other joints)
joint pain is aggravated by movement
joint pain is worse at night (usually)

Signs and tests:

A physical examination shows tenderness or pain of the affected tendon.

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