serious pain in my hip

[AmandaEcho]

hello I have been having hip problems for a while now and i want to know what might be causing it. for two days now i have been having a lot of pain in my hip. it gets worse when i move. it was focused on the right side but now it feels like both sides are equally in pain. i have been having hip pain on and off for months but not like this. also my hip cracks. please help me. also what could happen if i leave this untreated and is there anything i can do that doesnt include a doctor. thanks you.

[liezl307]

Please go and see a specialist. I also started out with a pain in my groin and it turned out to be very serious. I had to go for a hip replacement.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Cracking sound in hip joint generally indicates arthritis. Hip joint pain can also be due to old fractures, avascular necrosis of head of thigh bone (poor blood supply), muscle strain, inflammation of tendon and even due to sciatica. An X-ray of the joint, followed by MRI of the joint and lower spine, and nerve conduction studies may be required for confirmed diagnosis.
Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Take care!