It occurs in children prior to the onset of puberty and is a transient arthritis of the hip which usually resolves spontaneously.
Symptoms are usually mild and generally include hip pain and a slight limp.
Aside from the hip discomfort the child does not appear ill and would rather be playing. The hip pain resolves within a week to 10 days. If your child has a diagnosis of toxic synovitis you should call if the hip pain persists longer than 10 days. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.