Trochanteric bursitis

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

Hello doctor, Hip pain and iritation especially after walking and bending down, overall inflamation of the area etc. Pain is mild to little high after 1 hour of activity. Problem since last 7 days, applied ice pack but provides only immediate relief and not a cure in this case. Can you please suggeat medication. Thanks

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Dr. Vipin Gupta

Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Delhi

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Hello dear Thanks for reaching out. If by hip pain you mean outer aspect of thigh, then it would be aptly called Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome(GTPS) and bursitis is one of the causes for the same. However, if the pain is more like in the buttocks or groin, and you have difficulty squattiing and cross leg sitting, then it could be originating from the hip joint. A clinical picture marking the site of pain is must along with more details Regards Dr Vipin Gupta

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Do not do any kind of squats or running for now. Continue ice packs

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Dr. Joseph George

Orthopedist 7 yrs exp Kottayam

Your symptoms point towards a problem with your hip joint. Could be bursitis as you have mentioned, could also be other things. If your symptoms don't subside with a course of anti-inflammatory medications and rest, I'd suggest a proper evaluation. Feel free to reach out for a direct consult

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if symptoms don't subside in a week, formal orthopedic surgeon consult

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Dr. Saransh Gupta

Spine Surgery 17 yrs exp Delhi

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Please let us know the exact site of pain- over the buttock , front of the hip , trochanter. Does it radiate down the leg ? Is it painful to touch? Tingling /numbness in the legs ?

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