Case Summary | Hip Bursitis
| Condition | Hip Bursitis |
| Current Status and How Case Started | I was experiencing pain and tenderness in my upper thigh area on the outside area of the thigh. It was quite painful and the pain was worse with movement. Following the doctor's orders helps reduce the pain to a managable level. |
| Dates | August 30, 2011 - Ongoing |
| Diagnosed On | October 3, 2011 |
| Diagnosis Method | X-Ray + Doctor Examination |
| Treatment Combo | Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) + Cortisone Injection + Ice + Physical Therapy + Stretching Treatment + Rest |
| Treatment Result | Helped a lot |
| Treatments Description | Treatment is ongoing but my doctor suggested going with the less invassive treatments first. The NSAID's do help relieve some of the pain along with the ice. Rest, stretching and Physical Therapy are all helpful. If a flair up is really bad I get Costisone injections. So far these treatments improve my condition. |
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| Gender: | Female |
| Age | 41 |
| Weight | 160 pounds |
| Height: | 5 Feet 8 Inches |
| About me: | I'm the owner and operator of a small cat rescue in the Midwest. |