Symptoms of Sports injuries

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The most common sports injuries and their symptoms are:

Tennis elbow. Symptoms include swelling around the outer edge of the elbow (this is because the tendon is inflamed), tenderness around the elbow and pain during movement of the elbow. Tennis elbow is due to repetitive movement of the muscles in the lower arm and can be treated anti-inflammatory drugs, an elbow splint to support the arm or a cortisone injection.
Golferâ€™s elbow. This condition has similar symptoms to tennis elbow (above), with the difference that the swelling appears on the inside of the elbow due to the difference in arm movement during sport.
Joggerâ€™s nipple. This term is used to describe dermatitis around the nipples and is due to constant chaffing of clothing against the nipple. Spreading Vaseline on the skin before running can prevent this occurring. Diluted hydrocortisone cream may help to reduce symptoms once the condition has developed.
Runnerâ€™s knee. This is swelling at the back of the kneecap (chondromalacia) and can cause a grating sensation in the knee. Runnerâ€™s knee is due to repeated impact through running on hard surfaces.
Blisters are caused by friction on soft skin. They are small swellings filled with serum, which comes from the blood. Blisters are a common minor injury for athletes who take part in prolonged sports, such as long-distance running or football. Rowers often develop blisters on the palms of their hands.
Sprains. A sprain is a stretch injury or tear to the ligament, which holds two or more bones together. It is characterised by pain, swelling, bruising and restriction of movement to the affected area. Sprains are very common injuries in many sports and can be treated by rest and anti-inflammatory medication if necessary.Â·
Head injuries. Many athletes receive blows to the head during contact sports such as rugby, boxing, ice hockey, and football. This can cause concussion and even brain damage. Even if the knock is not severe enough to cause the skull to fracture, the brain bangs against the skull and can be damaged. A knock to the head can cause symptoms such as loss of consciousness, light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, and sickness. These are signs of concussion and will need medical treatment.
Tendonitis. This is an uncomfortable condition caused by overuse, strain or a tear in a tendon. Symptoms include swelling, redness, pain at the injured area, restricted movement of the area, and sometimes a change in appearance of the area such as a lump or visible change in position of an affected limb.