How long it takes to recover from bursitis cannot be generalized, but is mostly related to the severity of the bursitis and whether active and effective treatment has been carried out. Bursitis is primarily an inflammatory reaction to long-term friction, compression, trauma, and infection of the bursa. If the patient’s condition is mild and active treatment is taken, such as reducing the amount of activity, herbal fumigation, oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, etc., the patient can recover in about 10 days. However, if the patient does not undergo timely treatment and allows it to develop, not only will it be more difficult to treat, but the recovery time will also be further prolonged, sometimes taking several months or even longer. Therefore, when bursitis is found, it is important to seek medical attention in a timely manner and actively treat it under the guidance of a doctor after a clear diagnosis. In addition, patients should pay attention to joint rest during the recovery period to avoid further stimulation of the bursa and prolong the recovery time.