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Bursitis

Bursitis: Introduction

Bursitis: inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. See free access online books about Bursitis below. See detailed information below for a list of 11 causes of Bursitis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Bursitis:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Bursitis. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Common Causes of Bursitis

Bursitis: Symptom Checker

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Bursitis Treatments

Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Bursitis may include:

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Medications or substances causing Bursitis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Bursitis as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Bursitis: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Bursitis may include these symptoms:

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Bursitis

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Misdiagnosis and Bursitis

Morton's neuroma often missed: Morton’s interdigital neuroma is the most often misdiagnosed condition of the forefoot. It is not a true neuroma but a fibrous enlargement of an interdigital nerve. The patient complains severe burning pain between the third and fourth roes which gets worse on weight bearing and is relieved on taking off the shoe and squeezing the foot The diagnosis is made on clinical grounds keeping in mind to rule out other conditions such as stress fracture, tendon sheath ganglion, bursitis and a foreign body reaction....read more »

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Diagnostic Guides for Bursitis

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Bursitis from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Bursitis. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Bursitis

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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Causes of Bursitis listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Bursitis as a symptom include:

See full list of 11 causes of Bursitis
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Article Excerpts about Bursitis

This condition involves inflammation of the bursae, small, fluid-filled sacs that help reduce friction between bones and other moving structures in the joints. The inflammation may result from arthritis in the joint or injury or infection of the bursae. Bursitis produces pain and tenderness and may limit the movement of nearby joints. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases: NIAMS)

This condition involves inflammation of the bursae, small, fluid-filled sacs that help reduce friction between bones and other moving structures in the joints. The inflammation may result from arthritis in the joint or injury or infection of the bursae. Bursitis produces pain and tenderness and may limit the movement of nearby joints. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases: NIAMS)

Definitions of Bursitis:

Bursitis: Inflammation of a bursa. SYN: bursal synovitis.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Inflammation of a bursa, occasionally accompanied by a calcific deposit in the underlying supraspinatus tendon. The most common site is the subdeltoid bursa. (Dorland, 27th ed)
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Bursitis

The list below shows some of the causes of Bursitis mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Bursitis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Bursitis. Of the 11 causes of Bursitis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 9 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 11 causes of Bursitis

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