Bursitis - 5 Signs You Are Suffering From It!

Bursitis is a disorder that is characterized by inflammation of a fluid-filled sac called the bursa. Bursa is present in between various tissues such as muscles, tendons and bones where friction may occur. This sac cushions the tissues and prevents friction. The usual areas that are affected by this condition are hip, shoulder, knee and the elbows. 

The symptoms of bursitis are: 

1. You will experience pain in the affected area 
2. Tightness and stiffness in the area 
3. Local swelling 
4. Fever and redness of the area if there is an infection 
5. Any physical contact with the area causes pain 

Bursitis may also occur due to the following reasons: 

1. Ageing results in loss of elasticity of the tendons, thus impairing their ability to tolerate any stressful activity 
2. Sports such as baseball where you are required to throw the ball with force may lead to bursitis 
3. If you do tasks that require kneeling down on a regular basis 
4. Sitting on hard surfaces for extended periods of time 
5. Inflammation from other conditions such as Tuberculosis gout, thyroid disorders and rheumatoid arthritis may lead to bursitis 

Treatment The condition is treated by using a variety of methods such as anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy. Antibiotics are used to treat any underlying infection causing bursitis. intra-lesional steroid Injections may be administered once infection has been rule out. Steroid Injection is contraindicated in case infection. In severe cases, may resort to surgery to treat this condition.

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