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Bursitis:
Pain in the Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Elbow
Bursitis is a painful
inflammation of the fluid filled sacs (bursae) that act as a cushion,
or lubricant, between muscle tissue, bones, and tendons. Bursae
can even be produced by the body in response to repeated friction.
Initially, bursitis feels like muscle pain that may also be accompanied
by swelling. There may also be stiffness and burning in the localized
area.
Some of the possible causes of bursitis are:
- Repetitive stress
- Physical injury to localized area
- Underlying rheumatic condition
- Infection of the joint
- Age – As we age our tendons lose moisture
and elasticity, making us more prone to bursitis
- Sleeping or sitting too long in one position
Common Types of Bursitis:
There are 160 bursae in the body, but the most commonly injured
are located in the large joints of the body, including the:
Bursitis Pain Relief:
The first thing that your doctor will do to treat bursitis is stabilize
the affected area to prevent further irritation or injury. This
can be done differently depending on the location of the bursitis.
For instance, a knee is a lot easier to stabilize with a knee brace
than a hip or shoulder, which may require bed rest. The next treatment
for bursitis your doctor may advise is icing the localized area
over a set period of time. This treatment will most likely coincide
with the use of over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. Depending on the severity
of the pain and location of the bursitis, you doctor may also inject
the afflicted area with cortisone. This can greatly reduce the pain
in an area that is difficult to apply ice to, or for pain that is
too severe to treat with anti-inflammatory medications.
If you suspect that you may be suffering from bursitis and the pain
does not subside within two to three weeks, you should contact your
physician to determine if you really are suffering from bursitis,
or if there is another underlying rheumatic condition causing your
pain.
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