What are some of the symptoms of arthritis in the hip?

Hip Osteoarthritis (Arthritis of the hip) is a degenerative joint disease and is more likely to develop as people get older. This disease is typically characterized by pain and swelling of the hip joints. This can lead to problems walking and pain in seemingly unrelated areas, such as the the buttocks, thigh, knee and groin areas. The pain can come in various types including a dull ache and sharp pain, and the joint itself is usually rather stiff. For more information, WebMD provides some useful tips.