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A member asked:

How long will it take for ankle bursitis to heal totally?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It depends: How long has it been going on. What type of treatment are you receiving, how did it occur?

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 7/7/2012

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Depends: Ankle bursitis is an unclear term. There is an achilles bursitis. If that is what you have, nsaids (topical or oral), therapy, even bracing may be needed for short term. This can persist for up to 3 months.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/5/2015

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When i sit or stand for awhile, I have need of pop in left side groin area by lift leg up to the side . Also I have tolerable pain. Is it bursitis?

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Why does pain associated with trochanteric bursitis spread down the lateral leg to the knee?

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No knee issues. Painful to move leg at night due to hip issues. One spot is painful. Does this sound like bursitis?

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