Bursitis
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Bursitis Symptoms
Symptoms of bursitis include:
Joint pain
:
Knee pain (unilateral)
Elbow pain
Shoulder pain (unilateral)
Hip pain (unilateral)
Heel pain
Swelling
around a joint
Warmth around a joint
Common locations for bursitis include:
Knee
Elbow
Shoulder
Hip
Back of the heel
For more information:
Knee bursitis symptoms
Elbow bursitis symptoms
Shoulder bursitis symptoms
Hip bursitis symptoms
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Bursitis Evaluation
Related Conditions
Elbow bursitis
Hip bursitis
Knee bursitis
Shoulder bursitis
Elbow pain
Hip pain
Knee pain
Shoulder pain
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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2008
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