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Bursitis (bur-SY-tis) is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs — called bursae (bur-SEE) — that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow and hip.
Bursitis is a painful swelling in one of the sacs of fluid that cushion your joints. It is caused by making the same motion over and over, leaning or putting pressure on your joints, or an injury...
Bursitis happens when a bursa becomes irritated and swells. The most common causes of bursitis are overuse and putting too much pressure on a bursa. The pain from an inflamed bursa may develop suddenly or build up over time.
Bursitis is the painful inflammation of small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Ice can ease symptoms.
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a closed, fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The most common causes of bursitis are injury or overuse, but it can also be caused by infection.
Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae, the fluid-filled sacs in your joints. Get the facts on types (like hip bursitis), causes, and more.
Bursitis occurs when cushions within a joint space called bursae get inflamed. You may feel pain, swelling, stiffness, and warmth—commonly in the shoulders, knees, elbows, or hips. Most often, bursitis is caused by a repetitive overuse injury or prolonged pressure on a bursa.
Gently press on areas of your knee to feel for warmth, swelling and the source of pain. Check the skin over the tender area to look for a change in color or other symptoms of infection. Carefully move your legs and knees to determine your affected knee's range of motion.
Bursitis can develop when bursae become irritated or inflamed and can present acutely with pain and swelling, or more chronically with functional limitations due to joint contractures. A wide range of conditions can cause bursitis, including infection (septic bursitis), chronic overuse, trauma, or, more rarely, systemic autoimmune disease (eg ...
Bursitis is when the fluid-filled sacs (bursa) that cushion the joints have become painful and swollen (inflamed). It can usually be treated at home and should go away in a few weeks.