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Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. There are 160 bursae in the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. -
Contusion vs Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood outside a blood vessel, and there are various type that range from minor (in the skin, for instance) to life threatening (in the brain). A contusion is a type of hematoma. The definition of a contusion is a bruise, which occurs when blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of an injury. -
Hip Bursitis a Patients Story
Hip bursitis is inflammation of the tissues in the hip joint that can cause severe pain. This is one patient's story about how the hip bursitis was diagnosed and treated. -
Hip Pain
There are many causes of hip pain, such as arthritis, trauma, strains, sprains, and other conditions that cause referred hip pain. Hip pain can be sharp, sudden, gradual, or may come and go. Diagnosis and treatment of hip pain will depend upon the cause.
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Bursitis Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. There are 160 bursae in the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
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Hip Contusion Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)...learn more »