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Bursitis is when the fluid-filled sacs (bursa) that cushion the joints have become painful and swollen (inflamed). It can usually be treated at home and should go away in a few weeks. Check if you have bursitisYou might have bursitis if 1 of your joints is: painful – usually a dull, achy paintender or warmer than surrounding skinswollenmore painful when you move it or press on itThe area may also be red. This can be harder to see on brown or black skin. Bursitis can affect any joint, but it's most common in the shoulders, hips, elbows or knees. How to treat bursitis yourselfIf you have bursitis, to help bring down swelling and pain you can: rest – try not to move the joint too much and avoid activities that put pressure on ituse ice – gently hold an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a tea towel on the area for around 10 minutes at a time and repeat every few hours during the daytake painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to ease any painIt may also help to put extra cushions around the affected joint while you sleep, to help protect and support it. Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: your bursitis symptoms have not improved or are getting worse after treating it yourself for 1 to 2 weeksyou have a high temperature, or you feel hot and shiveryyou cannot move the affected jointyou have very severe, sharp or shooting pains in the joint Tests for bursitisA GP will examine the affected joint to check for bursitis. They may take a sample of fluid from the joint using a needle (aspiration). This will be sent off to test for an infection and conditions such as gout. The aspiration may also help your symptoms. It might be done in your GP surgery or you may be referred to the hospital. You may also have other tests such as a blood test or a scan. Treatments for bursitisTreatments you may have for bursitis include: antibiotics – usually taken for at least 7 days if bursitis is caused by an infectiona steroid injection given into the affected joint to reduce the swelling – this will not be done if bursitis is caused by an infectiontaking fluid from the joint using a needle (aspiration) to ease symptomsIf bursitis is severe or keeps coming back, the inflamed bursa may need to be surgically drained or even removed (but this is rare). Information: Self-refer for treatmentIf you have bursitis, you might be able to refer yourself directly to services for help with your condition without seeing a GP. To find out if there are any services in your area: ask the reception staff at your GP surgerycheck your GP surgery's websitecontact your integrated care board (ICB) – find your local ICBsearch online for NHS treatment for bursitis near you How to stop bursitis coming backThere are some things you can do to help stop bursitis coming back. Domaintain a healthy weight – being overweight puts more pressure on your joints clean any cuts on the joints to prevent infections warm up properly before exercising and playing sport use padding when putting a lot of pressure on joints (for example, when kneeling) take regular breaks if you do things that put pressure on a joint, like kneeling Don’tdo not knock or bang your joints Page last reviewed: 30 October 2023 Next review due: 30 October 2026 |
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