Repetitive activities can injure tendons, causing pain and swelling. Wear and tear from age can also cause tendinopathy. These tendon injuries are common in the hands, arms and legs.
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Polymyositis
The muscle weakness from this condition can make it hard to climb stairs or reach up. Breathing and swallowing also can be affected.
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Voice disorders
Learn more about the causes of common voice disorders, such as laryngitis and granuloma, and how Mayo Clinic diagnoses and treats them.
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Burkitt lymphoma
Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Myelofibrosis
Find out more about this bone marrow cancer. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for primary myelofibrosis and secondary myelofibrosis.