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Hip pain is considered as one of the most common health complaints that bring people to their doctor. This kind of pain greatly affects one’s life including doing the simplest daily activities. Experts note that there are several people around the world who are experiencing with hip pain problems on a daily basis. Along with finding an effective hip pain treatment, one should first know its symptoms and causes. Hip replacement surgery is one of the most prescribed treatments for severe hip problems. It is important to know the symptoms of a hip problem so that medical attention will be given immediately. Below are some hip problem symptoms that need an immediate medical attention: *Difficulty bending the hips. *Hip pain that lasts for more than one day. *Infection such as fever, redness or warmth. *Unable to walk comfortably because of a painful side. *Hip pain when lying down. *Swelling in the hip joint or thigh area. *Deformity around the hip joint. There are various causes for hip pain. The causes differ for each case. For the aging individuals, the most common cause is arthritis or a form of osteoarthritis. The second most common cause of hip pain for the elderly is when they fall and end up with a hip fracture. Osteoarthritis may also cause old aged people to fall and fracture a hip. Experts say that one of the major causes of sudden hip pain is hip fracture. As people age, the possibility of having a fractured hip increases. This is because falls are more likely and bones become thinner, according to medical experts explain. Meanwhile, osteoporosis patients may get a fracture from simple, daily activities, not just from a major fall or injury. Other hip problems that may cause hip pain include osteonecrosis, tendinitis, sciatica, strain, arthritis, bursitis, and infection. Synovitis, bursitis and tendonitis are most commonly experienced by sports players. Experts say that hip pains may be treated with physical therapy and non-steroid anti-inflammatory medications. Other doctors prescribe pain relievers and other pharmaceutical formulations that may be taken either orally or injected in the hip area to relieve the pain. The treatment for hip pain needs to be directed at the cause of the problem to avoid untoward complications. Patients who qualify for a total hip replacement surgery should be informed regarding the risks of the procedure, like the failure rate of hip devices. The recalled Stryker hip replacement devices are examples of high-failure rate implants. Affected patients may consult a Stryker hip lawyer for more information about the recall of the devices. Resource Box: The Stryker Lawsuit Center at stryker-lawyer.com features the potential legal actions that may be filed against the recalled hip replacement devices manufactured by Stryker Orthopaedics Inc.
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