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What is the best treatment for severe hip bursitis and piriformis syndrome?
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Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasananswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
Bursitis: Rest, ice, anti inflammatory agents such as Ibuprofen ( there are many other similar one's), physical therapy and in resistant or unresponsive cases, local steroid injections are the choices.
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Last updated Aug 4, 2018
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