US Medical Term · conditions
Bursitis
Bursitis
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Bursitis |
| Spanish (Español) | Bursitis |
| Chinese (中文) | 滑囊炎 |
| Korean (한국어) | 점액낭염 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Viêm túi hoạt dịch |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Bursitis |
| Portuguese (Português) | Bursite |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ถุงน้ำข้อต่ออักเสบ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 滑液包炎 |
What it means
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa—a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions bones, tendons, and muscles near joints. When a bursa becomes inflamed due to overuse, injury, or repetitive pressure, it causes localized pain, swelling, and limited movement. The most commonly affected sites are the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. People who perform repetitive motions at work or in sport are at higher risk. Most cases resolve with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications, but persistent bursitis may need corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, or rarely, surgical drainage of the inflamed bursa.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have bursitis in my hip and it is very painful to lie on that side at night.
Tengo bursitis en la cadera y me duele mucho apoyarme sobre ese lado por la noche.
My elbow bursitis flared up after I spent too long leaning on a hard surface.
Mi bursitis de codo empeoró después de pasar demasiado tiempo apoyado en una superficie dura.
Will a cortisone shot help relieve the swelling from my shoulder bursitis?
¿Una inyección de cortisona ayudará a reducir la inflamación de mi bursitis de hombro?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M70 Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressureRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026