What are the Complications Associated with Synovitis?
While synovitis may not be a severe condition, it is imperative to contact your doctor if:
- The anti-inflammatory drug does not start working within a few days.
- The fever or pain worsens even after taking an anti-inflammatory drug.
- The joint pain lasts longer than three weeks or comes back after your child stops taking medication.
In severe cases, your doctor might prescribe a different drug or do extra tests to check for other causes of hip pain.
Synovitis is usually not a serious condition, but it is important to contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen over time or id you experience the following:
- Unexplained hip pain, leg pain, or limping, with or without a fever
- High fever [5]
- A toxic synovitis diagnosis with hip pain for more than 10 days
- Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent the condition from worsening
- Worsening hip or leg pain after diagnosis
- Worsening hip or leg pain after diagnosis