What causes hip pain?

Hip pain: Causes of hip pain are very broad and long list. It needs to be properly investigated by a qualified physician to get a specific diagnosis.

See details.: Hip joint problems, tendinitis, bursitis, referred pain from the back, occasionally hernias and abdominal problems.

Many causes..incldng: OsteoArthritis of hip, Trochanteric bursitis, Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Avascular necrosis of femoral head (AVN)- provoked & unprovoked causes, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, piriformis syndrome, infection, tumors, Paget's disease (of bone), snapping iliopsoas tedon, torn acetabular labrum, trauma, hip fractures, other reactitve types of arthritis, Lyme disease, Reiter's Syndr

Multiple causes: Hip pain can have multiple causes including but not limited to trauma, labral tears, arthritis, tendinitis, infection, and neoplasm. A thorough history and physical followed by diagnostic imaging can help get the answers and treatment you might need.

Many options: There are many causes of hip pain. Pain can be in the front, side, or back of the hip. A few of the more common causes are arthritis, bursitis, and tendonopathy. Some of the more rare causes are infection, fractures, and cancer. I would recommend seeing your physician if you have sereve pain that wakes you from your sleep.