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How long does it take for bursitis in foot to go away? i'm using ice and ibruprofen per my doctor. he wouldn't say how long it would take,
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Generally 1-2 weeks: It can just be days, but usually 1 to 2 weeks, if the joint is not used too much and the physician directions about ice and antiinflammatories are followed.
Answered 6/8/2013
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