Bursitis can be a very debilitating disease. It is characterized by the persistent inflammation of the bursae. The bursae are tiny, fluid filled sacs located near the joints. These sacs act as cushions between muscles, tendons and bones. They provide relief from harsh friction, and allow for seamless movement.
Causes
The causes of bursitis are many. They include repetitive movements that relentlessly pound joints, pressures that crush delicate tissues mercilessly, traumas that brutally attack the body, infections that invade the vulnerable Bursae or medical conditions like rheumatoid or gout. This unforgiving affliction can strike the shoulder, elbows, hips, knees, or Achilles tendons.
Symptoms
The symptoms of bursitis are a cruel assault on the victim, causing intense pain, swelling, searing heat and tender vulnerability. The unrelenting pain intensifies with each movement and the affected area throbs…
