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Health Tip: What's Behind Hip Bursitis? Some common causes
(HealthDay News) -- Bursitis of the hip is a painful condition that occurs when the bursa -- a small, cushiony sac overlying the hip -- becomes inflamed. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, these are the common causes of hip bursitis: Overuse of the hip, often from activities such as biking, running, climbing stairs or standing up for long periods Having an injury to the hip, such as from a fall, bump or too much pressure Having had surgery on the hip Having calcium deposits or bone spurs Having diseases of the spine, including arthritis or scoliosis Having one leg that's shorter than the other Having rheumatoid arthritis
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