Bursae are the fluid-filled sac-like structures which are present around the joints. Bursitis is a painful condition that affects small, fluid-filled bags that moisturize the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints. Bursitis occurs when the pockets become inflamed. The most common areas of bursitis are a shoulder, elbow, and hip. It may also have bursitis in the knee, heel and foot area of the big toe. Bursitis often occurs near joints that perform frequent repetitive movements. During treatment, the affected joint usually needs to rest and be protected from further trauma. In most cases, the pain of bursitis disappears with the right treatment in a few weeks, but recurrent bursitis is common. Most commonly it may occur in shoulder, elbow and hip joint but it may also occur in knee and heel joint.
Causes:
This painful condition may be caused by the following reasons
Repetitive motions that put extra pressure on bursae
- Trauma or injury
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Gout
Symptoms:
This painful condition generally show the following symptoms
- Redness and swelling
- Stiffness or itching in joints
- Fever
- Difficulty of movement
Treatment:
It is managed by the following treatment methods
- Rest
- Using kneeling pads
- Exercise
- Proper medication
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