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Bursitis

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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.

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.

Page last reviewed: 29/12/2020
Next review due: 29/12/2023