I am suffering from moderate hip osteoarthritis. Homeopathic medicines are showing effect for only 2 months. I am in huge pain and doing daily activities is getting difficult.

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Regards Lybrate user. With the provided information, chances of degenerative osteoarthritis is less likely at young age unless there had been any previous injury. Pain in the hip joint may occur due to multiple reasons. Imbalance of muscle forces or tight muscles may alter the forces acting on the joint affecting their function and mobility. Sometimes pain from low back or the joint between the back bone & pelvis can also refer pain to the hip area. A detailed evaluation is mandatory to know the factors involved in the disorder for appropriate treatment. Medications may help control the pain, however, unless the cause of the disorder is addressed, pain may not be eliminated. It is recommended to consult an orthopaedician or orthopaedic physiotherapist for a detailed evaluation. Please feel free to reach out to us if you prefer a virtual consult. You may use the code drc221.

Dev Anand Ramanathan · Accepted Answer

Regards Lybrate user. With the provided information, chances of degenerative osteoarthritis is less likely at young age unless there had been any previous injury. Pain in the hip joint may occur due to multiple reasons. Imbalance of muscle forces or tight muscles may alter the forces acting on the joint affecting their function and mobility. Sometimes pain from low back or the joint between the back bone & pelvis can also refer pain to the hip area. A detailed evaluation is mandatory to know the factors involved in the disorder for appropriate treatment. Medications may help control the pain, however, unless the cause of the disorder is addressed, pain may not be eliminated. It is recommended to consult an orthopaedician or orthopaedic physiotherapist for a detailed evaluation. Please feel free to reach out to us if you prefer a virtual consult. You may use the code drc221.