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I have swelling in my shoulder. is this bursitis?
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Possibly yes: Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa, a fluid filled sac at the top of the humerus. If the inflammation is severe there may be swelling. Most often bursitis causes pain without much swelling. Some other causes of swelling in the shoulder are tendonitis, arthritis, joint infection and ligament tears.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Probably not: Bursitis is inflammation of the bursal sac between the acromion and rotator cuff. There is rarely enough inflammation to cause swelling. The biceps tendon, which goes along the front of the shoulder can get swollen. Other causes could be a cyst or something called a lipoma. I would see a shoulder specialist.
Answered 4/21/2014
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