Bursitis
Also called: bursa inflammation
Painful swelling of the fluid-filled pads, called bursae, that act as cushions at the joints.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
Bursitis is painful swelling, also known as inflammation, of the fluid-filled pads that act as cushions at the joints. These fluid-filled pads are called bursae. It occurs most often at joints that perform frequent repetitive motion. This includes the shoulders, elbows and hips.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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