Signs and Symptoms of Bursitis

The symptoms of bursitis typically involve the signs of inflammation, such as pain, redness, tenderness, swelling and soreness.

The specific bursitis symptoms affecting different parts of the body are discussed in more detail here.

Elbow Bursitis or Olecrenon Bursitis

Elbow bursitis occurs when the bursa present between the skin and the bone in the elbow area gets inflamed.

The main signs and symptoms of elbow bursitis or olecrenon bursitis are:

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  • Swelling is usually a major symptom; however, due to the elasticity of the skin in the elbow region, the swelling may not be obvious initially.

  • As the inflammation worsens, the bursa will increase in size, and the swelling will then become more clearly visible.

  • There will be tenderness to touch and reddish discoloration of the skin in the affected area.

  • Another symptom which commonly results is pain associated with movement, strain, and lifting of weights.

    • Heel Bursitis or Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

    Heel bursitis occurs when the bursa located in the area between the Achilles tendon and the calf muscles gets inflamed.

    The main signs and symptoms of bursitis for heel bursitis or retrocalcaneal bursitis are:

  • Severe pain in the heel area which sometimes radiates to the ankle; such pain is associated with physical activities like walking, jogging and even when there is just physical contact to the affected area.

  • Some physical signs of heel bursitis are reddish discoloration of the skin in the heel area which is warm to the touch.

    Hip Bursitis or Trochanteric Bursitis

    Hip bursitis occurs when the bursa present between the tendon and the trochanter, which is the area near the side of the hip, gets infected.

    The main signs and symptoms of bursitis for hip bursitis or trochanteric bursitis are:

  • Severe sharp and shooting pains in the hip region which spreads to certain parts of the thigh; this pain increases at night.

  • The pain associated with hip bursitis increases when weight is exerted on the affected area, when one is lifting oneself up from a sitting position, or when one is walking or climbing up stairs.

  • There could be swelling and tenderness in the hip area.

    Knee Bursitis or Prepatellar Bursitis

    Knee bursitis occurs when the bursa in the region of the kneecap, or the pattela, gets inflamed.

    The main signs and symptoms of bursitis for knee bursitis or prepatellar bursitis are:

  • Pain which is associated with any strain or pressure placed on the knee with activity.

  • Swelling and tenderness in the area in front of the knee.

  • The swollen affected area in front of the knee will be warm to the touch.

    Pes Anserine Bursitis or Goosefoot Bursitis

    Pes anserine bursitis occurs when the bursa located between the tibia and three tendons of the hamstring muscles gets inflamed.

    The main signs and symptoms of bursitis for pes anserine bursitis or goosefoot bursitis are:

  • Pain in the inner side of the knee, but slightly below the knee joint, this pain increases with physical activity such as exercise or raising the knee.

  • There will also be tenderness to the touch.

    Shoulder Bursitis

    Shoulder bursitis occurs when the bursa between the arm bone and the shoulder gets inflamed.

    The main signs and symptoms of bursitis for shoulder bursitis are:

  • Discomfort in the shoulders.

  • Pain in the shoulder / upper arm / upper shoulder, in particular over the outside.

  • Pain while asleep at night.

  • Having difficulty and pain sleeping on the affected or hurt shoulder.

  • Having pain while lifting the arm, in particular lifting it above the head, as well as other overhead actions or activities.

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