Persistent and acute pain in the hips can be caused by several factors including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, injuries, and concerns.
The most significant cause of these respective conditions
Primary Osteoarthritis – Primary OA is the most common type of arthritis caused by the disintegration of the tissues in the hip joints with time. It is generally attributed to aging and is more common among the elderly. It is a progressive condition which means that your joints get worse as you grow older.
Secondary Osteoarthritis – This is caused mainly by factors such as joint deformities from birth, overuse of joints, trauma, infection, and poor metabolism. Secondary OA is not directly linked to age as young individuals can also develop symptoms.
Rheumatoid Arthritis – While the precise cause of rheumatoid arthritis is still unknown, medical research shows that it is caused by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. It is an autoimmune disease meaning that rheumatoid arthritis triggers your immune system to attack your joints. Infections, smoking, and physical and emotional stress can spike symptoms.
Bursitis – It is caused by prolonged repetitive motions, such as a blacksmith lifting and striking with his hammer or a pitcher throwing a baseball. Spending long durations in positions that pressurize a particular joint causes painful swellings in the bursa (fluid-filled sacs). Prolonged engagement in activities like carpentry, scrubbing, shoveling, gardening and raking, and physical sports are the root causes.
Injuries – Hip pain can be caused by repetitive strain injuries, sports injuries, and traumas like falls or accidents. These can lead to muscle strain, hip labral tears, and iliotibial band syndrome.