With treatment, you should be well in about 6 weeks. The problem can be caused by many things, including injury, over-exercising, poor posture, and certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. You'll have pain, tenderness, and swelling around the affected tendon. You may also notice weakness in this location.
Care Follow the directions listed below.
Apply ice to the injury for 10 to 20 minutes each hour for the first 1 to 2 days. Put the ice in a plastic bag and place a towel between the bag of ice and your skin. After the first day or two, you may apply heat to the injury to help relieve pain. Use a warm heating pad, whirlpool bath, or warm, moist towels for 10 to 20 minutes every hour for 48 hours. You may use nonprescription medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve the pain.