Bursitis (cont.)
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- Bursitis Overview
- Bursitis Causes
- Bursitis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Bursitis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Next Steps
Follow-up
After you leave the doctor's office try to change whatever caused the bursitis in the first place. Wear different shoes. Use kneepads when kneeling for activities or work.
Rest the area and apply ice at least twice a day, keeping the area elevated when possible.
Schedule a follow-up visit with your doctor in 1 week. If your bursitis is infectious, a follow-up visit in 3-4 days is appropriate for re-evaluation and possible fluid removal.
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Bursae are saclike structures between skin and bone or between tendons, ligaments, and bone.
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