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Published: 22 April 2016

WHAT IS AN IRRITABLE HIP?

There are probably two sorts of irritable hip. The most common type is caused by fluid in the hip joint that interferes with the normal movement of the hip. This fluid can be shown by an ultrasound scan of the hip, though the findings on examination are usually enough to make the diagnosis.

The second type probably results from inflammation of glands in the tummy from a viral infection.

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