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Bursitis
Bursitis, also called bursitis, is an inflammation of the bursa in a joint. It is most common in the shoulder, elbow, and knee.
Bursitis is most common in people over the age of 30. Men and women are equally likely to get bursitis.
What is a bursitis?
There are bursae in various parts of the body. They are a kind of cushions that sit on protruding bone parts. The most famous places for bursae are:
- the shoulder
- the elbow
- the knee
The bursae serve to protect the bone. With a bursitis, the bursa has become irritated and inflamed. Bursitis is considered a rheumatic disease.
How does a bursitis develop?
Overload is usually the cause of bursitis. It can also be caused by hard knocks or falling.
Symptoms
Symptoms of bursitis are pain and stiffness. You can also move the weight less well. It can also be associated with tendonitis. The skin may also become red and feel warm where the inflammation is. In some cases, you will experience swelling.
Therapy
A doctor often does not need to do an examination to make a diagnosis. He can often deduce from the patient’s story that it is a bursitis. In some cases, he may order blood tests. For example, to investigate whether it is a bacterial infection. In most cases, bursitis heals best with rest. This can take a few weeks to a few months. In case of persistent inflammation, one or more injections are given into the bursa.