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I have severe hip pain that worsens throughout the day. mornings i am ok. i stand the whole day. feels like bursitis. what could the cause be?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Could be several: diagnoses. You really should be seen, given that you are on several meds, have had other joint pains and have lost a kidney. And of course, get off your feet and put the leg up whenever you can during the day. Good luck!

Answered 12/28/2015

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