Tenderness
Pain or discomfort when pressure is applied to an area, which can indicate inflammation or injury.
What is Tenderness?
Tenderness is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Tenderness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Tenderness
The following conditions have been associated with Tenderness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Bursitis
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion joints, causing pain and swelling, often in the shoulder, el...
Costochondritis
Inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs meet the breastbone, causing sharp chest pain that is often worse with deep...
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
An overuse injury causing pain along the inner edge of the shin bone, commonly called shin splints, often related to run...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Tenderness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.