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Causes of Bursitis

Bursitis is normally due to excessive local pressure or constant rubbing, but it may also result from rheumatic disease, or more rarely, bacteria infection. In carpet-layer's knee (previously also known as housemaid's knee) the bursa lies immediately over the knee cap (patella) and the problem is caused by constant kneeling.

Poorly fitting shoes which distort the bones of the big toe are the usual cause of bunions. The big toe becomes bent towards the outer side of the foot and the joint is pushed in the other direction. A bursitis results from the constant pressure or rubbing at this point from the shoe.

Other conditions such as arthritis and gout increase the risk of developing bursitis, as does injury to a joint and infrequent over-zealous exercise.

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