Hip pain: symptoms, causes, what drugs will work?

Few people pay attention to how good it is to be able to walk, sit and bend without hindrance. And that's because we don't usually think about the condition of our hip joints. Until they start to hurt. 

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And once they start, you suddenly realise how many normal activities involve the hips. And how much you want their discomfort to subside. That's why, below, we'll look at the most common causes of hip pain and possible treatments.

The most common causes of hip pain are the following.

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• Joint pain
• Knee pain
• Gonarthrosis
• Knee popping
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer's elbow
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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• Home remedies for knee pain
• Grandma's ways for joints

Symptoms associated with hip pain

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Pain in the hip area may accompany you when walking, standing up or bending down. If you experience pain in your groin that radiates down your leg, this may indicate hip diseaseand. 

Consider whether the pain is accompanied by:

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• reduced mobility in the joint,
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• stiffness of the joint,
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• difficulty in lifting the leg,
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It is important that you monitor whether the pain persists or increases with movement or rest. Check if you see a change in the range of motion of the painful hip joint compared to the other.

When does it hurt the most?

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With hip pain, it is best to see an orthopaedic surgeon. The doctor will be able to most accurately diagnose its cause and implement effective treatment. Before visiting the clinic, it is a good idea to think about the specifics of your pain - this will help the specialist make a diagnosis.

To make the orthopaedist's task easier, answer the following questions:

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• How long have I been experiencing pain?
• Have I recently suffered any injury or fall?
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• If so, are there problems using the limb with full weight bearing?
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• Whether the pain accompanies me during the day or intensifies at night?
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• Where exactly does my hip hurt?
• Does the pain radiate?
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• Does the pain increase with walking or other activities?
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• Do I have other symptoms in addition to the pain, such as problems moving my leg?
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Causes of hip pain

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The causes of hip pain can be attributed to a variety of factors. The most common of these include injuries - in younger people and degenerative changes - in olderand.

Hip joint injuries

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The hip joint is susceptible to many injuries, with a variety of causes and consequences. Some of the most common of these include strains, sprains, contusion injuries and fracturesand.

Ligament injuries account for a significant proportion of these, particularly in athletes training outdoors. And in terms of fractures, one of the most common hip fractures is a transtibial fracture of the femur or femoral neckand.

often these fractures are the result of progressive osteoporosis, making older women particularly vulnerable. It is dangerous and can even be life-threatening as it results in high blood lossand.

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Elderly people after this type of fracture are often unable to stand on their feet and become recumbent patients. This, in turn, leads to overexertion of the cardiovascular system - without the help of the leg muscles, the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. And this is precisely what is the most common fatal complication of transtibial fracturesand.

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Hip arthritis

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Osteoarthritis of the hip (coxarthrosis) can lead to significant pain and impairment of hip function, often requiring hip replacement surgeryand. 

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Additionally, defects such as hip dysplasia have been identified as significant contributors to coxarthrosis, highlighting the multifactorial nature of hip disorders .

Treatment of hip pain

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Methods of treatment for hip pain will depend on the cause. If your hip hurts as a result of strain, you will probably only need rest and - possibly - ointments, as well as oral medicines with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effectsand. Remember, however, not to take these on your own, but to consult your doctor in this regard.

If there is damage to the structures of the hip joint, physiotherapy or even surgery may also be necessary. In extreme cases, where the pain is very severe and the function of the joint severely limited, due to joint destruction, it is possible to replace the hip with a hip replacementand.

Exercises for hip pain

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What exercises to do for hip pain will depend on the cause of the pain. Avoid prolonged sitting and ensure correct posture. Stretching the hip muscles, such as forward bends, will help to improve flexibility and reduce discomfort.

For arthritis, do regular exercises to strengthen the muscles around the hip joint, such as lifting the straight leg in lateral recumbency. Avoid exercises that put stress on the joint, such as squats, especially with weights. Aerobic exercise, such as swimming or cycling, can also improve your range of motion and will support your fitness in the process.

But it is best if a physiotherapist fits you with the right set of exercises. The specialist will also be able to select other treatments for you that may be helpful in controlling pain and improving mobility of the hip joint.

The best thing to do is to have a physiotherapist fit you with the right set of exercises.

See also:

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• Glucosamine for joints
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Summary

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