Bursitis can affect anyone, but it is more common in individuals who frequently engage in repetitive motions or prolonged pressure on specific joints, such as athletes or manual laborers. It can also occur in older adults due to age-related wear and tear. Additionally, conditions like Arthritis, gout, and certain infections can increase the risk of developing bursitis. Overall, those with underlying health issues or lifestyle factors that strain joints are more susceptible.
The common name for sub patellar bursitis is "knee bursitis."
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The bursae cushion joints subject to friction, where bone, cartilage and connective tissue come together. When the bursa gets inflamed or irritated, using that joint becomes painful. Note that bursitis is often a Repetitive Stress Disorder (RSD).
It may cause symptoms identical to bursitis
Yes, I was diagnosed with Bursitis when I was 12. I'm 29 now.
In acute bursitis symptoms appear suddenly; with chronic bursitis, pain, tenderness, and limited movement reappear after exercise or strain.
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa; bursectomy is removal of a bursa.
On certain views, bursitis is well shown on x-rays.
Naturopaths and nutritionists emphasize the role of diet as underlying causes of bursitis.
Horses do get Bursitis, more often called Tendinitis. But it is not in any way contagious.
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