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How Can Severe Pain In The Hip Joints Be Treated?

I have been told the pain was from my sciatic joint in my hip. I did physical therapy which helped for awhile . With summer here and being more active it has gotten a lot worse. It is the worst in the morning trying to get out of bed. My question is , Is ther a shot I can get in my hip to make it quit hurting
Tue, 8 Aug 2017
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Hello
Thanks for putting your query over here.
I understand your query.

If I were your treating doctor,I recommend,
-Analgesics like acetaminophen /ibuprofen twice a day for 5 days with antacids.
-Local warm compress application for 15-20 minutes ,3-4 times a day for 2 days.
-If the pain doesnot recedes in 48 hours or worsens,you may have an appointment with orthopaedician.Corticosteroid injection in hip joint can be considered for pain relief.
-Regular calcium and Vit D supplementation is needed to improve bone health.

Feel free to ask me any more doubts.
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How Can Severe Pain In The Hip Joints Be Treated?

Hello Thanks for putting your query over here. I understand your query. If I were your treating doctor,I recommend, -Analgesics like acetaminophen /ibuprofen twice a day for 5 days with antacids. -Local warm compress application for 15-20 minutes ,3-4 times a day for 2 days. -If the pain doesnot recedes in 48 hours or worsens,you may have an appointment with orthopaedician.Corticosteroid injection in hip joint can be considered for pain relief. -Regular calcium and Vit D supplementation is needed to improve bone health. Feel free to ask me any more doubts.