Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon, part of the broader spectrum of tendon disorders known as tendinopathy, and it produces pain, swelling and impaired function. It occurs most often around larger joints, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee or ankle.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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