Question 1

what are some of the symptoms of hip bursitis?

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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 outer part of the leg to the knee.  Also, when one lays on the affected side, it may be uncomfortable.  Best treatment is exercise, aspercreme to the area, or NSAIDS.  If they do not work a cortisone shot may be of benefit.

Question 2

what are the  symptoms of  septic hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Swelling pain: There is more than one bursitis site around the hip. The most common birsa is  the trochanteric  bursa. This is on the side of the pelvis. There can be pain, swelling, redness, warmth in the area.

Question 3

i would like to know symptoms of a septic hip bursitis?

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Septic hip bursitis: Marked pain redness, swelling, and warmth over the outer aspect of the hip. Can be accompanied by fever. Get medical help right away.

Question 4

i was diagnosed with a hip bursitis just under 4 years ago and it has been treated with steroid injections in the past. the last injection i had was a year ago. the symptoms have started again and painful when walking and worse when going up stairs.

Accepted Answer

Hip bursitis: Too many corticosteroid injections can weaken the tendons. Are you overusing your hip joints by certain exercises? Have you had an MRI of the hip to look for other pathology?  Have you tried resting your hips and taking an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen?Have you been examined and advised by an orthopedic specialist? These are things I recommend to evaluate a recurring hip joint proble

Question 5

how does your hip bursitis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

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 bursitis usually causes pain on the outside of the hip that is worse when you lay on that side. On exam, there is usually tenderness over the boney prominence on the outside of the hip.

Question 6

what are some ways to exercise if you have hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

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.  Stretching the low back and it band should lessen the stress across the hip bursa.

Question 7

is it possible that hip bursitis causes, or is connected to, sciatica?

Accepted Answer

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 is different for each.

Question 8

do you feel hip bursitis in the groin?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

what are some treatments for hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

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 medications (nsaid's) and physical therapy.  Occasionally cortisone injections are necessary and can help significantly  a medical or orthopaedic evaluation with x-rays often the best place to start.

Question 10

how long could hip bursitis last after treatment?

Accepted Answer

A couple of days: It usually resolves quickly with a local steroid injection. If it perists, it may be secondary to low back issues and not a true bursitis.

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