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There are many possible causes of hip pain. Some common minor causes are:
Sometimes hip pain can be from arthritis. Arthritis means joint ("arthr") inflammation ("itis"). Pain is worse with walking or moving the inflamed joint. There are different types of arthritis. The most common type of hip arthritis is osteoarthritis:
Other causes of hip pain are:
Here are some signs that the hip pain might be serious. You should seek medical help right away if:
Mild Hip Pain
Muscle Strain or Overuse
Over-The-Counter Pain Medicines
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