H|i, i'm 19 and have had a strange pain around my right hip intermittently over the last 2 years. It wasn't a problem initially, it would last a few days on and off and then disappear for several weeks. This time it appeared again and hurts more than before. Walking makes no difference, it sometimes gets worse after sitting still for a while but sometimes it does so for no apparent reason. It feels really deep down in the joint, sometimes feels hot. I try to feel the area but it's too deep and can't feel anything out of the ordinary. I used to carry a fairly heavy bag on my right shoulder for a few years but stopped 18 months ago but the pain remained. I hope I haven't done myself permanent damage if it is related. I'm also a hypochondriac and so I get extremely worried at times. My mum has a non-serious joint condition that's nothing like mine, I don't know if its hereditary or not. Would appreciate a swift reply.