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Would bursitis show up as inflammation in my blood test?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

Not usually: Blod tests for inflammation are very non specific. The easiest way to diagnose bursitis is to image the affected joint with an MRI - non contrast.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/17/2019

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