Hip Pain

You have indicated the following: you are at least 55 years old, you have joint pain other than in the hip, there is pain when pressing over the hip area, and symptoms began suddenly.

Based on your answers, some of the most likely causes of your hip pain are

• rheumatoid arthritis or a related condition
• polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
• fibromyalgia
• bursitis
• viral infection.

A combination of these is also possible.

While over-the-counter pain medicines and rest may be helpful, there are other possible causes of your hip pain and it is important that you see a physician to evaluate these symptoms and to begin treatment.

Continue for more information on conditions and treatments.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Shmerling, Robert H. MD Date Last Reviewed: 4/26/2006 Date Last Modified: 3/15/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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