Could my husband's hip pain be caused by arthritis?

My husband works in construction, so he spends long hours standing, climbing ladders and carrying heavy materials. Lately, he has been experiencing stiffness and pain around his hip, especially after a full day at work. He sometimes struggles to get up after sitting for a while. Could this be a sign of hip arthritis? What tests can help confirm it, and what treatments are available before surgery becomes necessary?

Vô danh

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Your husband should really see a doctor about this lah, especially since the pain is affecting his daily activities like getting up from sitting. With his construction work involving so much physical strain, it could be arthritis but also could be something else like muscle strain or hip flexor tightness, so best to get it checked properly rather than guess. A doctor can do imaging scans and tests to see what's actually going on and suggest the right treatment, whether that's physio, medication, lifestyle changes or other options before thinking about surgery.

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