Treatment
Acute bursitis treatment may include some of the following:
- Resting the affected area
- Icing the painful area
- Taking anti-inflammatory medications
- Having a cortisone injection
- Protecting the area from trauma
Treatment for chronic bursitis may include:
- Stopping the activity causing pain
- Taking anti-inflammatory medications
- Protecting the bursa from trauma
- Having physical therapy, including exercising and applying heat
- Having a cortisone injection
- Undergoing surgery
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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