How to treat hip joint pain
Disease description:
I'm in my early 40s this year, and recently my hip joint has been hurting frequently, especially after walking a lot or standing for a prolonged period. The pain becomes more noticeable then. What is the best way to treat this? Will this pain get worse over time? It's really worrying.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
The treatment for hip joint pain needs to be determined comprehensively based on the specific cause of the pain, the severity of the condition, and the patient's overall health status. Below are some common treatment methods:
1. Rest: Appropriately reduce physical activity and avoid strenuous exercise and overexertion to alleviate the burden on the hip joint.
2. Physical therapy: Includes heat application, cold compress, massage, acupuncture, ultrasound, and magnetotherapy. These methods can relieve localized pain, promote blood circulation, and accelerate inflammation resolution.
3. Medication: Depending on the nature and severity of the pain, oral or topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as celecoxib and meloxicam, can be selected to reduce inflammation and pain. Topical medications, such as flurbiprofen gel patches and loxoprofen sodium gel patches, can also effectively reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
4. Surgical treatment: If conservative treatments are ineffective or if there is severe hip joint damage, surgical intervention may be considered, such as arthroscopic surgery or hip joint replacement surgery.
