{"id":12599,"date":"2025-06-25T14:12:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ams.uokerbala.edu.iq\/wp\/en\/?p=12599"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:12:49","slug":"bursitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ams.uokerbala.edu.iq\/wp\/en\/blog\/2025\/06\/25\/bursitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Bursitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Bursitis is when<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>the fluid-filled sacs (bursa) that cushion the joints have become painful and swollen (inflamed). It can usually be treated at home and should go away in a few weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"symptoms\">Symptoms of bursitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have bursitis if 1 of your joints is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>painful \u2013 usually a dull, achy pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tender or warmer than surrounding skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more painful when you move it or press on it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The area may also be red. This can be harder to see on brown or black skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bursitis can affect any joint, but it&#8217;s most common in the shoulders, hips, elbows or knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"self-care\">How to treat bursitis yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have bursitis, to help bring down swelling and pain you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>rest \u2013 try not to move the joint too much and avoid activities that put pressure on it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use ice \u2013 gently hold an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a tea towel on the area for around 10 minutes at a time and repeat every few hours during the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take painkillers, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/paracetamol-for-adults\/\">paracetamol<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/ibuprofen-for-adults\/\">ibuprofen<\/a>, to ease any pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It may also help to put extra cushions around the affected joint while you sleep, to help protect and support it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-urgent advice:See a GP if:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your bursitis symptoms have not improved or are getting worse after treating it yourself for 1 to 2 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have a high temperature, or you feel hot and shivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you cannot move the affected joint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have very severe, sharp or shooting pains in the joint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diagnosis\">Tests for bursitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A GP will examine the affected joint to check for bursitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may take a sample of fluid from the joint using a needle (aspiration).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be sent off to test for an infection and conditions such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/gout\/\">gout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aspiration may also help your symptoms. It might be done in your GP surgery or you may be referred to the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also have other tests such as a blood test or a scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medical-treatments\">Treatments for bursitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatments you may have for bursitis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/antibiotics\/\">antibiotics<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 usually taken for at least 7 days if bursitis is caused by an infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/steroid-injections\/\">steroid injection<\/a>\u00a0given into the affected joint to reduce the swelling \u2013 this will not be done if bursitis is caused by an infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taking fluid from the joint using a needle (aspiration) to ease symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If bursitis is severe or keeps coming back, the inflamed bursa may need to be surgically drained or even removed (but this is rare).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-refer for treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have bursitis, you might be able to refer yourself directly to services for help with your condition without seeing a GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out if there are any services in your area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ask the reception staff at your GP surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>check your GP surgery&#8217;s website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contact your integrated care board (ICB) \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/find-your-local-integrated-care-board\/\">find your local ICB<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>search online for NHS treatment for bursitis near you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevention\">How to stop bursitis coming back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some things you can do to help stop bursitis coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>maintain a healthy weight \u2013 being overweight puts more pressure on your joints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clean any cuts on the joints to prevent infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>warm up properly before exercising and playing sport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use padding when putting a lot of pressure on joints (for example, when kneeling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take regular breaks if you do things that put pressure on a joint, like kneeling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>do not knock or bang your joints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bursitis is when&nbsp;the fluid-filled sacs (bursa) that cushion the joints have become painful and swollen (inflamed). 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