How can I cure bursitis?

The doctor diagnosed me with bursitis right below my knee. It hurts all the time since I stand or walk most of the time. I'm taking 400 mg. of ibuproben every day and putting ice on it 2 or 3 times a day. Is there any thing else that I can do to relieve the pain?

Treatment for bursitis is usually simple and includes resting and immobilizing the affected area, applying ice to reduce swelling and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. With simple self-care and home treatment, bursitis usually disappears within a week or two.
Sometimes, your doctor may recommend physical therapy or exercises to strengthen the muscles in the area. Additionally, your doctor may inject a corticosteroid drug into the bursa to relieve inflammation. This treatment generally brings immediate relief and, in many cases, one injection is all you'll need.
If your bursitis is caused by an infection, you'll need to take antibiotics. Sometimes the bursa must be surgically drained, but only rarely is surgical removal of the affected bursa necessary.

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