Irritable hip
Ibuprofen, which is available over the counter, can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.Your childshould also rest the affected leg until symptoms have passed.
Massaging the affected hip and applying heat may also help to reduce your child's hip pain.
It usually takes a couple of weeks to recover from irritable hip, although your GP may recommend that your child does not play sport or take part in any strenuous activities for at least another two weeks following treatment. This is to reduce the chances of irritable hip returning.
Swimming is a good way to strengthen the joint and get it moving again.
A follow-up appointment may be needed up to six months later. This is to rule out other hip conditions that can also cause pain, stiffness and a limp.
Irritable hip, also known as transient or toxic synovitis, is a common childhood condition that causes symptoms such as hip pain and limping.
Although irritable hip is usually a mild condition, you should take your child to seeyour GP if you are concerned about their hips,so that a diagnosis can be confirmed. This is because irritable hip
The conditiondevelops when the lining that covers the hip joint (the synovial membrane) becomes irritated and inflamed, although the cause of inflammation is unclear. Some cases of irritable hip occu
Irritable hip can affect boys and girls of any age, but is most common between the age of four and10 years old. The condition affects twice as many boys than girls.
As a parent, it can be very worrying if your child is diagnosed with irritable hip and is struggling to walk. However, the condition is usually short-lived. Most cases don't require specific treatmen
Ibuprofen, which is available over the counter, can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.Your childshould also rest the affected leg until symptoms have passed. Massaging the affected hip