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How do you heal knee bursitis?
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Bursitis: Antiinflammatories and at times cortisone injections.
Answered 8/19/2020
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Have it evaluated.: You may need to have it aspirated. Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication and may give you a cortisone injection if indicated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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