Bursitis

What is Bursitis?

Bursitis happens when the bursa is inflamed. The burse acts as a cushion between bones, tendons, joints and muscles - bursae are fluid-filled sacs (the plural of bursa is bursae).

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I have bursitis in my left hip. Now I've noticed a weakness in my left knee, especially when climbing stairs. Sometimes there is also stabbing...

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Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.     

There are two major bursae around the hip joint, the trochanteric bursa and the ischial bursa.

Inflammation...

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I have developed an budge on my right elbow. It is a rather large fleshy and not inflamed or painful.

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
It can be bursitis or lymph nodes.

Detailed Answer:
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I have studied your case. I think you might be having lymphnode...

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Cure for elbow bursitis.

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Brief Answer:
Bursitis needs injection or surgery some time

Detailed Answer:
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Bursitis is collection of fluid around elbow. It can be acute...

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