Question 1

why do i have sharp hip pain?

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Bursitis :  It depends on the location of the pain.  If it is on the side of the pelvis that may well be bursitis of the hip. This is often trochanteric bursitis More often the hip joint pain is felt in the groin. Your physician would be able to evaluate you and decide on the diagnosis. Therapy would include NSAIDS, physical therapy, injections, etc.

Question 2

what to do for severe hip pain?

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Hip pain: See a doctor need work up including xrays, and mri.

Question 3

what could cause severe hip pain?

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Many things: Here is the list - osteoarthritis, gout, strain, labral tear, inguinal hernia, sports hernia, avascular necrosis, bone contusion, tendonitis/bursitis, pinched nerve in lower back, etc.

As you can see, the list is pretty long.  Remember, common things are common, so things like arthritis, strains/sprains and tendonitis tend to top the list.

Lastly, see your physician if the pain persists.

Question 4

what could lead to my chronic hip pain?

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Who knows ?: Maybe arthritis, need work up like x-ray, mri,  etc.

Question 5

how might i get relieved from hip pain ?

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Have it evaluated: First of all, has the hip been evaluated. Many people believe they have hip pain when in reality the pain originates in the lower back. If it is hip, then you want to know how severe it is. See an orthopedist.

Question 6

what are good exercises to ease your hip pain?

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Hip pain: Your hip pain could be from a variety of reasons . Depending on the cause of your pain will help determine the type of exercises to do to get relief. Generally speaking weight loss would be of benefit but oftentimes weight bearing may make it worse non weight bearing exercises such as swimming or stationary bike could be beneficial.I would see your pcp, : sports medicine doc or orthopedic physician.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: hip pain?

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See below: Depending upon who is using the term, hip pain may be limited to pain coming from the hip joint itself, or it can describe pain from a number of different causes in the area of the hip.

Question 8

what is something that could cause overnight hip pain?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Synovitis, labral tear, chondral tear, degenerative joint disease, nerve irritation, muscle tightness, capsulitis...Give me more symptoms and history ...

Question 9

does appendicitis feel like hip pain?

Accepted Answer

see details: Appendicitis gives you pain in the right lower part of your abdomen. The term 'hip pain' means different things to different people.

Question 10

i'm having hip pain cant walk?

Accepted Answer

Hip pain: If you are having hip pain to a degtee that you can not walk, you should be seen.

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