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Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin, or between a tendon and bone. The condition may be acute or chronic. |
Basic Info
Causes
Bursae are fluid-filled cavities near joints where tendons or muscles pass over bony projections. They assist movemen...
Tests
When a patient has pain in a specific joint, a careful physical examination is needed to determine what type of movem...
Treatments
Your health care provider may recommend temporary rest or immobilization of the affected joint. Nonsteroidal anti-inf...
Supplements
Naturopaths and nutritionists emphasize the role of diet as underlying causes of bursitis. They believe that the faul...
Alternative Therapies
Homeopathic remedies for bursitis include Belladonna, Bryonia and Rhus toxicodendron .
Complications
Chronic bursitis may occur; Too many steroid injections over a short period of time can cause injury to the surroundi...
Prevention
Avoid activities that include repetitive movements of any body parts whenever possible.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms recur or do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.
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