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Bursitis is caused by damage to the bursae, which are liquid-filled sacs, are located between bones that form joints or the knee. This damage can be the result of repetitive strain on the knee from excessive bending or pressure, an injury to the actual bursa or the tendons surrounding the knees, an infection or an inflammatory condition, such as gout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, obesity can also be a contributing factor toward the development of bursitis, because extra weight can create a strain on the kneecap. The symptoms of bursitis can sometimes be similar to other conditions, such as gout, arthritis or tendonitis, but any of these problems can be contributing factors to the development of bursitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warming up and cooling down after exercise, avoiding sudden movements and losing weight can help prevent the development of bursitis. If you have swelling, discomfort, and tenderness to the touch, you may have bursitis.
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1. Repeated or Sustained Pressure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a job that requires constant bending, crouching or kneeling, you may be putting the kind of repeated pressure on your knees that, if you aren\u2019t careful, can lead to bursitis. It isn\u2019t just a major trauma or injury that can affect the area under the knee, but repeated, minor tears and other forms of stress and strain<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are seeing the first signs of bursitis or want to prevent it from happening, it is helpful to control the range of motion of your knee when kneeling or crouching and to strengthen the muscles alongside the kneecap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevent excessive or sudden movement around the knee by kneeling gradually and avoid needless and quick turning. Talk to a physical therapist on how you can strengthen your quadriceps, hamstrings and other muscles that support the knee. Keeping the muscles in the area above the knee and thigh strong can prevent injury.
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2. Something hitting your knee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If something lands directly on your kneecap or if you have a hard fall, you could develop bursitis. A sudden, dramatic shock can affect the prepatellar bursa which can lead to engorgement and irritation on the lining of the bursa. Sometimes it can take a while before bursitis symptoms are seen, but even an injury that occurred a long time ago can manifest in bursitis later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to get any injury <\/a>looked at by a medical professional as soon as it happens and to take any pain seriously, even weeks after a hit or a fall. Your doctor will be able to tell whether the bursa is engorged or if the lining is becoming inflamed and can suggest treatment right away. The sooner you catch bursitis, the easier it is to treat and prevent from coming back. If you are an athlete, it is important to know the signs of bursitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. An infection of the bursa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not all forms of bursitis are caused by injury or pressure on the knees, but in 20% of cases, irritation or pain in the bursa results from infections<\/a>. This is most frequent in the summer months when the prepatellar bursa can become infected from a cut, a scratch or a bite. It isn\u2019t only a cut or a scrape that can introduce the infection, known as septic bursitis, but an underlying condition can often cause the condition. When the immune system is not working effectively, bursitis is more likely to occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can happen if someone is suffering from HIV, lupus, cardio-pulmonary disease, alcoholism or diabetes. When the system is overworked or if an illness is keeping the immune system from functioning, internal infections are more likely to happen and bursitis can result. Like all internal infections, septic bursitis must be treated immediately to prevent the infection from spreading to other areas of the body.
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4. Complications from osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Persistent pain in the knee can be a sign of either osteoarthritis <\/a>or bursitis. They can feel quite similar, particularly in the early phase. However, osteoarthritis and bursitis are not mutually exclusive but sometimes occur together. Arthritis is a degenerative condition that is marked by a loss of cartilage and a wearing down of the joints. One thing that distinguishes bursitis from osteoarthritis is that when pressure is placed on the kneecap, the pain gets worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, with bursitis, the pain starts quite strong and then eases down to a milder discomfort or ache. Osteoarthritis has similar symptoms to bursitis, including swelling, stiffness, pain, and discomfort. Osteoarthritis can lead to bursitis because the joints are already vulnerable given the loss of cartilage, and any additional strain or injury can make it more likely that the bursa will experience inflammation. Check with a medical professional to determine which condition is the cause of your discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Inflammatory Disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, bursitis of the knee can be caused by a direct injury or strain on the bursa in the knee. However, sometimes a general inflammatory disorder can lead to inflammation in other parts of the body, including the bursae. There are a number of bursae in the body, and these sacs of fluid can become vulnerable to an inflammat<\/a>ion <\/a>that spreads from one part of the body to the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the bursa on the knee is experiencing inflammation rather than just injury, there is usually swelling on the knees and extreme tenderness on the area covering the kneecap. Inflammation can look a lot like an infection, and your medical professional can determine the difference by getting a sample of fluid from the liquid sac on your kneecap. It is important to take care of other inflammatory conditions to ensure they don\u2019t spread to other parts of the body, including the knee.
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6. Gout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like osteoarthritis, gout may have symptoms similar to those of bursitis, but gout and other inflammatory disorders can actually cause bursitis. In addition, one underlying cause of gout<\/a>, namely obesity, can also make it more likely that someone will develop bursitis, because of the strain placed on the knees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between the inflammation produced by gout and bursitis is that gout leads to swelling and discomfort of the joint itself, whereas with bursitis, the liquid-filled sacs or bursae beneath the kneecaps become inflamed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gout is the result of the buildup for uric acid in the system which is usually released in urine but builds up in the body. Bursitis can result if the bursae are affected by the buildup of uric acid or gout. If you have gout and notice a swelling in the knees, go to a doctor who can determine if the condition is bursitis or a symptom of gout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Obesity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some types of bursitis are caused by the strain on the joints caused by intense athletic activity, but this condition can also be caused by the opposite extreme–a sedentary lifestyle and obesity<\/a>. People who are not active may find there are more sensitive to straining muscles and joints, including their knees. In addition, the strain put on the knees because of extra weight can lead to an inflammation of the bursa or sacs of liquid around the kneecaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeated stress and strain on the kneecap can lead to bursitis, and carrying extra weight around can create more strain on the knee than jogging without warming up first. Adopting a sensible diet and exercise plan can help you shed extra pounds and lose weight that can put a strain on your joints and your knees. You can burn calories through walking or swimming, activities that put less pressure on your knees.
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8. Damage of the tendon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tendonitis and bursitis are distinct conditions, but they can be related and one can give rise to the other. Both conditions can be caused by repeated stress and overuse, but a problem with the tendon often doesn\u2019t always lead to actual inflammation. If there is inflammation, bursitis may have developed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tendonitis <\/a>can lead to bursitis by weakening the area around the kneecap which can cause the bursae or the liquid sacs to become inflamed. If you want to avoid developing bursitis, take care of the tendons surrounding your knees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warm-up thoroughly before working out and cool down afterward. If you have pulled a tendon, you may want to take a rest for a few days. Apply a cold or a hot pack to soothe strained tendons when you need to. If you have swelling or inflammation, go to a doctor to determine whether it is bursitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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