antibiotics<\/a>, but if you are suffering from suffering bursitis which involves an actual infection, urgent treatment is necessary. Infections can be dangerous, and if the inflammation of the liquid-filled sacs underneath the knee leads to infection, the infection must be stopped before it spreads to the rest of the body. Intense swelling, redness, and heat are symptoms of an infection of the bursae. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA doctor will need to take fluid from the knee to confirm a serious infection. You may have to take antibiotics prescribed by a doctor for seven days if it has been determined that you have an infection. Tell your doctors about any other medications you may be taken that may interfere with the antibiotics or any allergies you may have to certain medicines. An infection shows some of the same symptoms, such as swelling, as regular bursitis, so stay vigilant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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