Key Points
Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa - a small, fluid-filled sac located beneath the skin and over the joints..
The bursa acts as a cushion, reducing friction and allowing smooth movement between tendons, muscles and bones but when inflamed, bursitis causes pain, swelling and discomfort in the affected area.o)..
In other words, bursitis is a condition in which the fluid bags called bursae around our joints become inflamed..
This bursa acts as a cushion between our joints and bones, which makes it easier to move but when this bursa becomes inflamed, it is called bursitis and generally, the problem of bursitis is seen most in the shoulder, elbow and hip...
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Indrajeet Agrawal, Director Rheumatology at Marengo Asia Hospitals in Gurugram, shared, Bursitis is primarily characterised by pain and stiffness surrounding the inflamed bursa, which can cause discomfort and difficulty moving..
