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What Is The Difference Between Bursitis And Tendinitis?
What is the difference between Bursitis and Tendonitis in the shoulder joint. I experience pain to different degree in one shoulder every day. If I take an anti inflammatory pill the pain is much less severe, however I have been told that along term us of anti-inflammatory medication can do harm to your kidneys I am a type 2 diabetic with moderate kidney disease. Can you tell me if there is anything else I can take for pain
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hello,
Tendinitis is an inflammation of long tendons of muscle. Bursitis is a more or less similar picture but it is the inflammation of bursa (fluid-filled cushions) in the joint cavity.
Long term use of pain killers is not recommended. You can try opioid drugs like tramadol which is considered safe even in kidney patients.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Tendinitis is an inflammation of long tendons of muscle. Bursitis is a more or less similar picture but it is the inflammation of bursa (fluid-filled cushions) in the joint cavity.
Long term use of pain killers is not recommended. You can try opioid drugs like tramadol which is considered safe even in kidney patients.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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