Bursitis: common inflammation responds to simple care
Article Abstract:
The fluid sacs in the body's joints, or bursae, are prone to inflammation when subjected to long periods of pressure. Bursitis can be healed by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and diverting pressure from the area with a sling or bandage. it can be prevented by cushioning elbows and knees.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Sarcoidosis: mysterious disease usually responds to treatment
Article Abstract:
The symptoms of sarcoidosis include inflamed lung tissue, fever, weight loss and skin eruptions, and is often marked by elevated calcium levels. In the US, the disease is most common among African Americans and Scandinavian Americans, but is usually treatable with prednisone.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Bursitis of the hip: a simple shot often helps
Article Abstract:
Injury or overuse can lead to trochanteric bursitis, or bursitis of the hip. The primary symptom is chronic pain. Treatments include rest, the use of a cane, anti-inflammatory medications, cold or heat, or the injection of a corticosteroid drug.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1997
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Outcome from traumatic injury of the portal and superior mesenteric veins. Percutaneous venous valve bioprosthesis: initial observation
- Abstracts: How information can reduce the negative impact of prostatectomy. Management of urinary retention
- Abstracts: Search for the complication. Inhibiting inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. Needle in a haystack
- Abstracts: Navigating the National Health Information Infrastructure. Osteoid osteoma of the zygoma. Securing your web browser
- Abstracts: Assessing the contribution of anaerobic microflora of the tongue to oral malodor. Identification of oral bacterial species associated with halitosis