Arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, the list goes on... Each of these conditions can be equally as painful. Basically anything ending with an "itis" is an inflammation. In this case, bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae, or bursa sacs.
The bursae are generally located around all joints as a protective measure, factory installed by the body. They are filled with fluid, acting as a protective cushion to lessen trauma to the bones and muscles in a joint caused by repetitive motions or a sudden impact. Bursae are like the "airbags" to the body. If you have tendonitis-like symptoms but know for a fact that you have not applied repetitive stress to that particular area then chances are that you are experiencing bursitis. Some type of hit or trauma has irritated the bursa sac.
Treatment is much like tendonitis with anti-inflammatories and ice but can also be more involved with steroid injections or even draining fluid from the bursae so be sure to consult your doctor if you suspect an issue.
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