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What Causes Severe Pain In The Hips On The Right Side?

I have been experiencing severe pain in my right hip when I stand from sitting awhile, and fade to a low grade pain after walking for a bit. It is also painful at night when sleeping. Is this arthritis, or something else? I have been taking pain killers for temporary relief.
Wed, 19 Jul 2017
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Hi,

I am sorry for the pain you are feeling in your right hip.

As this is more when you stand from sitting awhile, and fade to a low grade pain after walking for a bit, then, this is due to arthritis of hip joint.

Get an X-ray of the hip joint and pelvis done to evaluate the changes there.
Continue taking over the counter pain killers.
Can apply analgesic cream on hip joint. Warm clothing can help. Glucosamine supplement can also be helpful.

If no improvement, rheumatologist to consult further.
Wish fast recovery.
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Hips On The Right Side?

Hi, I am sorry for the pain you are feeling in your right hip. As this is more when you stand from sitting awhile, and fade to a low grade pain after walking for a bit, then, this is due to arthritis of hip joint. Get an X-ray of the hip joint and pelvis done to evaluate the changes there. Continue taking over the counter pain killers. Can apply analgesic cream on hip joint. Warm clothing can help. Glucosamine supplement can also be helpful. If no improvement, rheumatologist to consult further. Wish fast recovery.