My friend suddenly got excruciating pain in his hip joint, he's near 60 years old, what would cause this?

Question

Never hurt it and had never had any hip problems before.

Answer 1

Atheritis. He shold see a Doctor

Answer 2

First of all, 60 isn't all that old! (tell him i said so)

Pain at the hip can be due to an actual hip problem, but it may also be referred pain from the lower back or pelvis. He would not necessarily have back pain along with the hip pain if the hip pain was from the back.

Since it is severe and it came out of nowhere, it would be a good idea for him to see his primary care physician to rule out anything scary (like a tumor or fracture). Once this is done, ask the doctor to refer him to a physical therapist who is experienced in orthopedics. The therapist should be able to help him get to the bottom of this problem. Ideally, the PT can help relieve the current pain and also help prevent it from returning.

Go to APTA.org, click on "find a PT", and search your home area.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I suffer bursitis in my hip (joint) perhaps it is this or arthritis.

I'd bring it up at the doctor just to rule out an infection or if the pain does not subside in a day or two.

I just take motrin I had a shot in the hip but found it didn't help that much - (steroid)!

Answer 4

If he is taking a cholesterol drug, he might be having that serious side effect they talk about, I had that happen to me and it hurt like hell. Your legs and hips can get very pain full. If he's on one of these , he should go see his doctor as it gets worse quickly.

Answer 5

Joint pain or stiffness of the joint may be caused by overexertion, arthritis, muscle pain,bursitis and other diseases. More information on joint pain,home remedies and treatment is available at http://www.aches.in/jointpain.html

Answer 6

A relative of mine had a similar condition and it turned out to be a cyst, he has just had an operation to remove it.

Answer 7

gee i don't know....maybe that he's 60 years old