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How Can Bursitis In The Right Hip Be Treated?

I was skiing in utah 3 weeks ago. I believe i have bursitis in right hip and possible inflammation as pain across right buttock and very tender over top of right femur . discomfort down let along IT band to knee. Bothers walking more up hill. I want to go to strength and core class tonight. Unable to take NSAIDs due to GI problems. Using enteric coated baby aspirin with meals. Helps a little That external rotation of that hip is always tighter. I am 73 female in very good health and active. hit 5ft 4 3/4 in wet 137 lbs Do I need to go see Internist or orthopedics or can I with foam roller etc do this. How much should I limit my activity YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 22 Mar 2017
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Hi, thanks for your question

I'm sorry for your discomfort. I would list out some tips to help relieve the pain.

1. Continue with the oral aspirin you use.
2. Apply an analgesic ointment or cream to the area of pain.
3. You can also apply over-the-counter anesthetic ointments or patches such as lidocaine gel.
4. Apply ice packs on the affected area up to 8 times daily for 10 minutes each time.
5. Limit certain activities that worsen the pain such as walking uphill, and getting in and out of chairs.
6. Avoid applying pressure on the affected area.
7. Avoid lying on the affected side

Additionally, you might be needing physical therapy as directed by a physiotherapist with whom you should schedule a meet. Physiotherapy helps make the muscles around the hip joint less stiff, reducing the pain.

If these do not resolve the pain after a few weeks, you would then need to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for further management which may include injection of steroids into the affected joint and some surgical procedures.

I hope I have answered your question.

Feel free to get back to me if you have more questions.

Warm regards.
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How Can Bursitis In The Right Hip Be Treated?

Hi, thanks for your question I m sorry for your discomfort. I would list out some tips to help relieve the pain. 1. Continue with the oral aspirin you use. 2. Apply an analgesic ointment or cream to the area of pain. 3. You can also apply over-the-counter anesthetic ointments or patches such as lidocaine gel. 4. Apply ice packs on the affected area up to 8 times daily for 10 minutes each time. 5. Limit certain activities that worsen the pain such as walking uphill, and getting in and out of chairs. 6. Avoid applying pressure on the affected area. 7. Avoid lying on the affected side Additionally, you might be needing physical therapy as directed by a physiotherapist with whom you should schedule a meet. Physiotherapy helps make the muscles around the hip joint less stiff, reducing the pain. If these do not resolve the pain after a few weeks, you would then need to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for further management which may include injection of steroids into the affected joint and some surgical procedures. I hope I have answered your question. Feel free to get back to me if you have more questions. Warm regards.