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Hip bursitis sleeping position
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Good idea: The best Dr. to see would be an Orthopedic Dr. who trained in diseases of the joints/bones. There may be simple medications, therapy, injections, etc.... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elwin Tauntonanswered
Family Medicine 41 years experience
PELVIC TORSION: ACQUIRED LEG LENGTHS ARE GENERALLY SECONDARY TO A PELVIC IMBALANCE FROM FALLS TO AWKWARD STEPS. THIS CREATES MUSCLE IMBALANCES AND SPASMS.
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Dr. John Michelanswered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
May be acquired: instead of congenital. See your ortho for good evaluation to understand why this happened. The hemipelvis can rotate from trauma or some type of exerc... Read More
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Dr. Robert Purchaseanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience
History and exam: A doctor can usually diagnose hip bursitis by talking to you about your complaints and then examining your hip. The doctor may also get an x-ray. Hip ... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Examination: The hip has many bursas, but the most common one is the trochanteric bursa. The physican examination can usually make the diagnosis but there are ... Read More
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Dr. Paul Slawekanswered
Radiology 56 years experience
Clinical + MRI: Clinical findings, hx, physical examination are where to start. If still doubt them MRI is best.
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory Krivcheniaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Pain over greater: The symptom of hip bursitis is usually over the greater trochanteric region or on outside of the upper leg. One may have some pain radiating down the... Read More
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3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Naresh Raoanswered
Sports Medicine 26 years experience
Rhythmic exercises: Rhythmic exercises that do not create excessive stretch on the outer part of the hip will generally not cause any pain. Swimming is one example. Stre... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Pulmonology 41 years experience
The two are: distinct disorders. Sciatica is caused by a pinchedspinal nerve. Hip bursitis is inflammation of the tissue surrounding the hip joint. The treatment... Read More
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1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Possibly: While groin pain is most likely related to the hip joint itself. The iliopsoas bursa is in that area and may be the source of a bursitis.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bertrand Kaperanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Several options: Hip bursitis or inflammation on the outer part of the hip, can be treated successfully with a good stretching program, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Hip bursitis: Bursitis of the hip can be from running, falls, repetitive physical contact,biking, but I'm unsure that chronic back problems are a predisposing condi... Read More
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315 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
No: The injection you will receive for troch bursitis will have steroids in it more than likely, but the single dose given locally does not normally have... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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