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How Can Bursitis Be Treated?

I was recently diagnosed with bursitis. Was put on Meds for infection (I have a VSD) as precaution, I received a call from the hospital once my culture came back and was told to switch meds. The bursitis has not gone down since drainage a week ago and now it is peeling. Is this a sign that it is healing.
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Rest, youshould avoid activities that will aggravate and inflame the bursa
-Applying ice or a cold pack
-Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.
-Corticosteroid injections under medical supervision
-Physical therapy.
-Antibiotics may be used for treatment.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can Bursitis Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Rest, youshould avoid activities that will aggravate and inflame the bursa -Applying ice or a cold pack -Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. -Corticosteroid injections under medical supervision -Physical therapy. -Antibiotics may be used for treatment. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!