Bursitis is unpleasant inflammation or irritation of the bursa. The bursa is a flexible sac filled with fluid that covers and cushions the movement between bones, tendons and muscles near joints. Bursitis can arise due to an injury, infection, chronic overuse of a joint, trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout.
General Bursitis Symptoms:
Individuals suffering from bursitis usually feel irritation and tenderness around the affected joint or tendon. The bursae sacs may swell making movement of the affected joint troublesome. The joints most commonly disturbed by bursitis are: *shoulder *elbow *wrist *hand *knee *foot
Here we will discuss symptoms of different kind of bursitis:
Shoulder Bursitis:
The subdeltoid bursa separates the supraspinatus tendon from the top layer of bone and deltoid muscle. When this bursa gets inflamed due to an injury, it causes pain in the side or front portion of the shoulder.
Symptoms of Shoulder Bursitis:
Limited mobility Localized tenderness Redness and bulging in affected areas Increased pain at night
Elbow Bursitis:
One of the most usual types of bursitis is Elbow Bursitis (Olecranon bursitis). This bursitis is brought on by the inflammation of bursa in the elbow area. The elbow is prone to bursitis as a result of recurring exposure to direct trauma or frequent motions from twisting and extending the elbow.
Symptoms of Elbow Bursitis:
discomfort around the back of the elbow Swelling directly over the bony prominence of the tip of the elbow Lessened motion of the elbow
Knee Bursitis:
Kneecap (prepatellar) bursitis occurs on the front portion of the kneecap. This is usually affiliated with either chronic trauma or an acute blow to the knee.
Symptoms of Knee Bursitis:
Inflammation on the kneecap may occur as late as 7-10 days after a single blow to the region. considerable pain when kneeling tension and pain with walking.
Ankle Bursitis:
Ankle bursitis (Retrocalcaneal bursitis) takes place when the bursa close to the Achilles tendon in the ankle becomes irritated. This bursitis is usually caused by wearing improperly designed shoes (often high heels) or prolonged walking. It is common in young athletes, ice skaters, and women that regularly wear high heels.
