Bursitis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Bursitis also called bursa inflammation is the inflammation of the small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near joints. This condition usually affects the shoulder, elbow, hip, buttocks, knees, and calf.

Symptoms-

Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

Hurt more while moving

Pain

Tenderness

Redness

Stiffness

Swelling

Thickening of the bursae

Causes-
The most common causes of Bursitis are repetitive motions or positions that put pressure on the bursae around a joint. So common causes are

Bad posture or walking habits

Diabetes

Extensive kneeling for tasks

Gout

Injury or trauma

Joint deformities

Leaning on the elbows for long periods

Leg length differences

Osteoarthritis

Repetitive movement

Rheumatoid arthritis

Side effects of certain medications

Poor stretching or conditioning before exercise

Specialists to Visit

Rheumatologist

Sports Medicine

Physiotherapist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.healthline.com
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https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.arthritis.org
https://www.medicinenet.com