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My outer hip hurts really hard at all times?

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Trochantereic bursi: This is characteristic of trochanteric bursitis. This is not the hip joint, but the bursa over the outside of the femur bone called the trochanteric bursitis. This can be improved by exercise, heat, ice, physical therapy, topical rubs or patches or even an injection

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hip pain.: I don't know your age of the circumstances during which you have the pain or what you have tried to make it better. Perhaps it is bursitis, arthritis,....It sounds like it is time to see your PCP for a physical exam to see what kind of hip pain you have. An orthopedic surgery consult or sports medicine could also help. May need imaging. If you have fever, please be seen ASAP to r/o septic arthriti

Answered 4/1/2015

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