Question 1

i have been waking up (after sleeping on my side ) with hip pain which gradually get excruciating through the day?

Accepted Answer

Trapped nerve?: Some nerves traveling along the side of the hip can become irritated if your putting too much pressure on that side.  Suggest shifting your sleep and using a supportive pillow. If this doesn't work, suggest an orthopedic eval.

Question 2

i have bilateral hip pain that bothers me when waking and laying on my sides. i had a lower back mri done but they didn't find anything.

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: Clinically it sounds like you may have hip bursitis.  And MRI of the back would not disclose this condition.  Therapy can include exercise, or injections, physical therapy, but it does not portend to get hip arthritis

Question 3

had this hip pain 4 about 3 months now recently got worse to the point of waking me up at night and sitting sometimes walking should i go to hospital

Accepted Answer

Evaluation needed: Because of the persistence and severity of this symptom, you should be examined by your physician who may order an xray and/or refer you to an orthopedic specialist. Arthritis or bursitis, tumor,aseptic or avascular necrosis,occult fracture  are some possibilities.

Question 4

what causes hip pain?

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Hip bursitis: It is likely that you have a condition called trochanteric bursitis of your hip--it is inflammation of the area surrounding the curve of the hip-thigh bone. Possibly resulted from excessive use/walking/running and/or laying on the side on a firm/hard surface too long. Hip arthritis and disc disease can cause hip pain as well. Motrin/aleve may help. If not better, consult doc for eval.
Good luck.

Question 5

how too cure hip pain?

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Needa diagnosis firs: First you need to determine where the pain is coming from.Pain located outside the hip joint has a different treament that the pain located inside the hip joint.Outside pain can be as simple as bursitis and a injection could be all you need.Inside pain could be as serious as the need for a hip replacement is arthitis of the hip is the correct diagnosis.

Question 6

how to relieve hip pain?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Most of hip pains are due to osteoarthritis.  Over-weightiness and inactivity make hip-pain worse.  Back-strengthening exercises and losing weight are helpful.  Taking pain-killer should be the last resort.  However, when the pain is severe and/or interferes with the lifestyle, it is wise to consider hip replacement surgery.  If pain persists please consult a physician.

Question 7

how can i ease hip pain?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Anti inflammation meds, cane, crutches, injections, pt...

Question 8

hip pain after lying down?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis v.arthritis: Hip pain after lying down could be a inflammatory problem with the bursa called bursitis. If the pain is worse with longer periods of lying down, it could be stiffness you are experiencing from an arthritic hip. First step is to see a doctor such as a physiatrist who will examine you and may require an x-ray. We may also recommend a trial of an anti-inflammatory.

Question 9

what causes severe hip pain?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Severe pain should be evaluated soon. Possible causes include, severe osteoarthritis,  ileopsoas or trochanteric bursitis, infected hip joint; known as septic arthritis, a vascular necrosis of the hip, and referred pain from your back.

Question 10

what does hip pain feel like?

Accepted Answer

Groin pain: Basically it is pain in the groin area. It may radiate down the front of the thigh to the knee. It is worse with weight bearing.

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