Bursitis and tendinitis are inflammatory conditions that commonly occur in the shoulder. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that prevent friction between joint tructures during joint activity. When inflamed, they are painful. Similarly,muscle tendon sheaths become inflamed with repetitive stretching.
Causes of chronic bursitis:Chronic Bursitis
Chronic bursitis is mostly seen in dancers and athletes as they put their joints to excessive stress repetitively. Hence, repetitive stress on bursa causes chronic bursitis.
If acute bursitis is not treated on time, it last for a longer period and causes chronic bursitis.
Infection caused due to bacteria residing on the surface of the skin can also cause chronic bursitis. Infection can also be caused due to diseases like diabetes and gout.
Improper posture of body while walking and sitting will put pressure on the joints and cause chronic bursitis.
If there is defect in the spinal cord, it also disturbs body posture and causes chronic bursitis.
Symptoms of chronic bursitis:
Chronic bursitis causes restricted movement of joints. It also makes the movements of joints painful.
Tenderness of the swollen part of the bursa is also observed and you will notice stiffness in the joint.
The bursa also becomes irritated and inflamed due to movement.
Burning sensation over the swollen part of the bursae and redness of skin is also seen in case of chronic bursitis.
Fever and flu are also observed if you are suffering from chronic bursitis.
Treatments for chronic bursitis:
To get relief from the pain due to bursitis, you can use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and injections.
Avoid repetitive and forced movements of the joints, especially if you have acute bursitis. This irritates the bursa to a greater extent.
Strengthen your muscles and avoid stretching your muscles, this increases stress on them.
Improper body posture should be improved by taking necessary precautions such as wearing proper shoes, proper posture while sitting, etc.
You can take alternative precautions while taking clinical treatment for chronic bursitis such as rest, ice compress, heat compress and support braces. They will help cure disease within less time.
Inflamed bursa is also removed from the joint. This method is called as bursectomy and is mostly used in chronic bursitis.
Sometimes fluid is also removed from the bursa if the inflammation is because of increased fluid in the bursa.
Eat a balanced diet and control your weight. Overweight people will exert pressure on their joints and put the bursa to excessive irritation.
Chronic bursitis persists for a long time and leaves behind some effects on the body even if it is completely cured. Home remedies are always effective in case of chronic bursitis as it does not leave any side effects on the body. Medications need to be taken for prolonged time and they can leave some adverse effects on the body.
Causes of chronic bursitis:Chronic Bursitis
Chronic bursitis is mostly seen in dancers and athletes as they put their joints to excessive stress repetitively. Hence, repetitive stress on bursa causes chronic bursitis.
If acute bursitis is not treated on time, it last for a longer period and causes chronic bursitis.
Infection caused due to bacteria residing on the surface of the skin can also cause chronic bursitis. Infection can also be caused due to diseases like diabetes and gout.
Improper posture of body while walking and sitting will put pressure on the joints and cause chronic bursitis.
If there is defect in the spinal cord, it also disturbs body posture and causes chronic bursitis.
Symptoms of chronic bursitis:
Chronic bursitis causes restricted movement of joints. It also makes the movements of joints painful.
Tenderness of the swollen part of the bursa is also observed and you will notice stiffness in the joint.
The bursa also becomes irritated and inflamed due to movement.
Burning sensation over the swollen part of the bursae and redness of skin is also seen in case of chronic bursitis.
Fever and flu are also observed if you are suffering from chronic bursitis.
Treatments for chronic bursitis:
To get relief from the pain due to bursitis, you can use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and injections.
Avoid repetitive and forced movements of the joints, especially if you have acute bursitis. This irritates the bursa to a greater extent.
Strengthen your muscles and avoid stretching your muscles, this increases stress on them.
Improper body posture should be improved by taking necessary precautions such as wearing proper shoes, proper posture while sitting, etc.
You can take alternative precautions while taking clinical treatment for chronic bursitis such as rest, ice compress, heat compress and support braces. They will help cure disease within less time.
Inflamed bursa is also removed from the joint. This method is called as bursectomy and is mostly used in chronic bursitis.
Sometimes fluid is also removed from the bursa if the inflammation is because of increased fluid in the bursa.
Eat a balanced diet and control your weight. Overweight people will exert pressure on their joints and put the bursa to excessive irritation.
Chronic bursitis persists for a long time and leaves behind some effects on the body even if it is completely cured. Home remedies are always effective in case of chronic bursitis as it does not leave any side effects on the body. Medications need to be taken for prolonged time and they can leave some adverse effects on the body.
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