“What's causing my hip pain?”
I'm 43 years old, and my hip has been hurting me really badly for about two weeks. I haven't fallen or banged it though. What could be causing it?
2 Answers
The structures possibly causing hip pain are inside and outside the joint itself and include the labrum; the joint space; the ligaments and muscles; the iliotibial band; and the bursae (sacs around the hip); and possibly the sacroiliac joint. You might also have a primary condition of the lumbar spine, undetected up to the present. You need to have an X-ray first and foremost of the joint; and then depending upon the findings, possibly an MRI of the hip to determine which of these conditions is responsible for your pain.
Good luck!
Kenneth D. Candido, M.D.
Good luck!
Kenneth D. Candido, M.D.
The potential causes are numerous, most likely is bursitis if it began suddenly with no known trauma. However, it may be osteoarthritis which suddenly became symptomatic. More likely is thespian is worse with movement after a period of inactivity, like when you get up in the morning.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
