Suggest Treatment For Severe Bursitis In Hip And Shoulder

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

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Question : My wife, age 87 has severe bursitis in her left hip and right shoulder. What can see get for pain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
She may get benefit with steroid injection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think she need steroid injection at hip and shoulder. This will take care of inflammation. Also she should use hot water fomentation, Tablet Etorixoxib one od. She should avoid weight lifting and walling for long distance. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks

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