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How Can Bursitis Be Treated?

I have been diagnosed with bursitis. I have had cortisone injections in my hip,knee and now my foot is giving me pain. I am 70 yrs old. What else can I do, At nite the pain is the worse while lying in bed. Please give me some answers about maintence. My primary dr. Has referred me to orthopedics but my rumatologist says they won t be able to help me. Me email address is YYYY@YYYY my name is Edith
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The bursitis management depends upon the symptoms, clinical signs and intensity as per the radiologic evaluation. My suggestions at present:
Local application of ice pack and heating pad alternately.
Oral medications in form of anti inflammatory drugs, steroids and other supportive measures.
Control of body weight, blood sugar.
Surgery in drug resistant cases if particular joint is severely problematic.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


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How Can Bursitis Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The bursitis management depends upon the symptoms, clinical signs and intensity as per the radiologic evaluation. My suggestions at present: Local application of ice pack and heating pad alternately. Oral medications in form of anti inflammatory drugs, steroids and other supportive measures. Control of body weight, blood sugar. Surgery in drug resistant cases if particular joint is severely problematic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.