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Symptoms of bursitis include joint pain and swelling.
You can usually treat bursitis with things like rest, ice packs and painkillers.
To help prevent bursitis, stick to a healthy weight, warm up properly before exercise, and avoid knocking your joints.
Bursitis is often caused by repetitive movement or an injury. It can lead to painful swelling of a joint.
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