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Does bursitis change sides? i've been dealing with up back pain for one yr. 98% time on right . today it is aching on left. its not present after rest
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Doubt bursitis: It does not sound like bursitis. Have reevaluated.
Answered 11/15/2020
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Bursitis?: I'm not sure where you're saying the bursitis pain is. Upper back? Regardless, no, bursitis' do not change sides. A bursitis doesn't migrate. It is an inflammation of a fluid sac called a bursa. The inflammatory pain can increase and decrease from day to day, but can't jump from one place to another. Since you're referring to your back, i'd have to recommend being seen by a spine specialist.
Answered 4/3/2016
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