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What is the best way to take care of bursitis?
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Rest the joint and : Treatment typically involves resting the affected joint and protecting it from further trauma. In most cases, bursitis pain goes away within a few weeks with proper treatment, but recurrent flare-ups of bursitis are common, that time it may require injection or surgery.
Answered 3/17/2023
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