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1. Bursitis : Treatment
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Your health care provider may recommend temporary rest or immobilization of the affected joint. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen may relieve pain and inflammation. Formal physical therapy may be helpful as well. If t... Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Bursitis
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Bursitis is the painful inflammation of one or more bursae, which are padlike sacs found in parts of the body that are subject to friction. Bursae cushion the movements between the bones, tendons and muscles near the joints. Bursitis is most often... Author: Mai Tran Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Bursitis Treatment -- EMedicineHealth Consumer Information
Bursae (one is a bursa) are fluid-filled sacs that cushion areas of friction between tendon and bone or skin. Bursae (one is a bursa) are fluid-filled sacs that cushion areas of friction between tendon and bone or skin. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/4717-6.asp
4. Bursitis - Treatment -- Mayo Clinic
Treatment for bursitis is usually simple and includes resting and immobilizing the affected area, applying ice to reduce swelling and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=155B4438-0D8A-42D8-AE93C08753CBE1...
5. Bursitis -- Information from Harvard Medical School
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. If your doctor suspects that gout or an infection is causing your bursitis, he or she may recommend that you have a test in which a sample of the fluid is removed from the bursa for analysis. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9638.html#treat |
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