Is Tendinitis of the wrist the same thing as a sprained wrist?

Question: i have tendinitis in my right wrist. i was wondering if it was the same thing as a sprained wrist?

Answers:
No. Tendinitis is when the tendon sheaths become swollen and inflamed, making movement painful and difficult. This is somestimes caused by overuse. Tendons connect bones to muscles.

A sprained wrist is caused by stretching the ligaments (not the tendons) of the wrist beyond their normal limits, due to injury. The ligaments are fibrous tissues that control the motion around a joint and help to stabilize it. Ligaments join bones to bones.

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A sprained wrist will eventually work itself out and heal. The muscles and tendons and joints will settle back down.

Tendonitis is a more serious condition and may require a doctor's attention, therapy, medication. Find out all you can from the internet, library, and talking to nurses about what options are available. Seek the most conservative options first.

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