Internal Hemorrhoid â A swollen vein inside of the anal canal. Internal hemorrhoids often are small, but they can be large and bulge out of the anus. If they bulge out and are squeezed by the anal muscles they can be particularly painful, even more so if the muscle cuts off the hemorrhoids blood supply.
Dear Reader: Arthritis and bursitis can be difficult to differentiate. Arthritis is joint inflammation with associated degeneration of connective tissue and bone. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, a sac-like cavity surrounding joints that is filled with fluid that reduces friction caused by movement.
Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac around a joint. The bursa helps tendons slide smoothly over and around bones, and when it is inflamed (bursitis), you may experience pain, swelling and stiffness in the affected joint. Bursitis most commonly occurs in the knees, elbows, shoulders, and hips. Bursitis can develop acutely or can be a chronic condition that comes and goes over a long period of time. Bursitis can be caused by trauma to a joint, the overuse of a joint, or medical conditions such as arthritis or gout. Bursitis is most common in middle-aged individuals.