Question 1

describe the features of bursitis.?

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Inflammmation: Bursitis is a condition of inflammation often associated
with pain, swelling and some warmth. It is often related to 
overactivity typically affecting areas such as the olecranon bursa
of the elbow, trochanteric bursa of the hip and the calcaneal bursa of the heel. The treatment involves rest, ice, nsaids and
sometimes might involve physical therapy or local cortisone injection.

Question 2

so what are the symptoms of bursitis?

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Bursitis: Symptoms are swelling and pain well-localized to the specific bursa involved, such as olecranon, pes, prepatellar, subacromial, etc.

Question 3

does the tetanis shot causes bursitis?

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NO: A tetanus immunizaiton should at most cause some local pain and swelling.  Bursitis is not a known complicaiton of this common immunizatiion.  If you have a bursitis, see your pcp or orthopedist and get it checke out if heat or ice and rest are not helping.

Question 4

how to tell if i have bursitis or not?

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Clinical exam: Can often suggest this diagnosis without the need for other tests. Mri and ultrasound can both be used for further investigation.

Question 5

can i die from bursitis if i ignore it?

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No BUT: Bursitis is a localized inflammatory process that causes pain. It is usually self-limiting and even if you ignore it, it may resolve in time.

Question 6

what are your experiences with bursitis pain?

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Bursitis: The bursa is a type of cushion the body has that is filled with fluid. The clinically significant ones I have seen include shoulder, elbow, below knee cap and below the hip. When these get inflamed they can become quite painful. Anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) can help with many forms of bursitis. If the pain is severe the dr. Can remove the fluid and inject a steroid which helps si.

Question 7

i had injections for bursitis why was the pain so intense?

Accepted Answer

Procedure: Pain indicates that the injections are properly placed. The associated lidocaine/novocaine should immediately eliminate it.

Question 8

is bursitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Bursitis is not contagious.  Usually, it is an inflammation of the bursa (joint pad) caused often by strain or overuse.  In some cases, an infection can develop but this is not common and in that case, the infection is usually confined to the joint and so is not contagious.

Question 9

does gout causes bursitis?

Accepted Answer

It can : Yes, it can it causes the joint to get all red, hot and inflammed.

Question 10

what is asubdeltoid bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Fluid: That builds up in the space (bursa) underneath the deltoid muscle.  Can be painful.  Can also see fluid there from a rotator cuff tear.

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