HIP BURSITIS

Overview and Facts

Hip bursitis happens when the bursae or small fluid-filled sac becomes inflamed. Bursae is the closed fluid-filled sac that acts as a floating surface to help decrease the adhesion in the middle tissues of the body. 

Areas near the major joints are usually affected by bursitis like shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. You can also experience bursitis by the sole of your big toe and heels. Not to mention that this is frequently what causes the pain in the hips. 

What causes the bursitis are the amount of pressure that links with the bursae around the joint and its recurrent movement. This kind of problem is most commonly a noninfectious condition caused by the sensitivity of soft tissue or injury. 

Furthermore, the development of this condition is often associated with the following factors:

  • Hip injury
  • Bone spurs or calcium deposits
  • Previous surgery
  • Overuse or too much stress on an injury
  • Spine disease
  • Inequality of leg length

Types and Symptoms

SYMPTOMS

The main symptom of hip bursitis is a sharp or severe pain that is felt on the hip. Later on, the pain may lessen into an ache, but it may spread widely on the hip area, even affecting your thighs. 

Furthermore, this pain may worsen at night, especially when you’re lying down on the affected side of the hip. Moreover, it may also worsen when you constantly climb the stairs, walk long distances, or exercises, such as squatting.

Diagnosis & Medications

DIAGNOSIS

In order to diagnose hip bursitis, the doctor will first conduct a medical assessment by asking you about your symptoms, medical history, and by conducting a clinical examination. He/she will look for a tender spot in the point of your hip area. Furthermore, your doctor may also conduct additional exams, such as imaging tests, in order to determine whether your hip pain is caused by hip bursitis, or if other underlying conditions cause it.

TREATMENT

The treatment for hip bursitis may not require surgery. The condition may be relieved through certain lifestyle changes, including:

  • Exercises that increase hip flexibility and strength, along with physical therapy
  • Using assistive devices, such as crutches or walking cane
  • NSAIDs, such as naproxen, celecoxib, and ibuprofen
  • Injection of prescribed steroids

However, if your bursae continue to be inflamed and painful despite all the lifestyle changes and remedies you have tried, surgery may be conducted to remove your bursae.

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