What is Bursitis?
Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. The bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, such as muscles and tendons, slide across bone causing pain and making movement difficult.
What do patients take to treat Bursitis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
(Feverall, Panamax, Tylenol 8 Hour Geltab, Tylenol)
|
1 |
These charts show data from Bursitis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Bursitis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 248 patients have this condition
- 11 New patients joined this month
- 3 say Bursitis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 94% | Females |
|---|---|
| 6% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 11 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 25 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 49 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 36 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 13 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 172 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 8 |
These charts show data from Bursitis patients who have completed their condition history