Bursitis Directory
Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac located between bone, muscle, tendons, and skin, that decreases rubbing, friction, and irritation. It is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury, and most often is found in elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, and the Achilles tendon. Bursitis, which is painful, is more common in people over 40. It is treated by avoiding aggravating activities, resting, icing the injury, and taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines.
Medical Reference
Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
WebMD explains causes, symptoms, and treatment of tendinitis, inflammation of tendons in the thumb, elbow, shoulder, and other joints.
Understanding Tendinitis -- Symptoms
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of overuse tendinopathy, formerly called tendinitis.
What Is Bursitis?
Find out why pain, swelling, and tenderness in one of your joints could be a sign of a condition called bursitis.
Bursitis
An overview of bursitis, including symptoms and treatment information.
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