### Patient: Doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain and stiffness in my hip joint. It's been going on for a while now and it's getting worse. What could be causing this?
### Doctor: Based on what you are describing, it's possible that you have arthritis of the hip. To confirm this, we will need to schedule a radiographic imaging procedure, which includes a plain x-ray. This will help us see any changes in the joint that may be causing your symptoms. Depending on the results, we may recommend some physical therapy exercises or other therapeutic procedures like the insertion of a catheter or spinal stimulator and injection into the spinal canal. We may also need to do a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test as well as an insertion of a catheter into the urinary bladder to fully diagnose and treat your condition.