Hip Bursistis

                                           Hip Bursitis

Hip Bursitis is a condition in which the bursae( A fluid filled sack within the hip) is exposed to any sort of trauma which can prompt inflammation and pain. Hip Bursitis primarily affects athletes and individuals with degenerative conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, gout and several other conditions. Hip Bursitis is also evident among athletes specially those who participate in endurance sports such as running. Common symptoms associated with hip bursitis include: Tenderness around the bursae, loss of motion within the hip, and pain. Hip bursitis is commonly caused by inflammation, but within some cases septic bursitis has occurred. Septic bursitis is a bacterial infection which affects the bursae. Common treatments include: Anti-inflammatory medication, icing the area, and restraint from physical exertion.