What are the risk factors for shoulder bursitis?

What are the risk factors for shoulder bursitis?

Anyone can get shoulder bursitis. Certain professionals and athletes who do a lot of repetitive shoulder movements are more prone to this problem. These include painters, carpenters and builders, and people who play football, softball or lacrosse.

You may be more prone to shoulder bursitis if you have:

• Arthritis or gout.
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease or uremia (waste buildup in blood).
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Thyroid disease.