2-year-old boy suspected of having hip joint synovitis, how to confirm the diagnosis

Patient's question:

On May 6th, due to a cold and fever, I went to the hospital for treatment. I received one injection, but I still had a low-grade fever.
On May 7th, I went to the hospital again. The doctor said the low-grade fever wasn’t a serious issue and told me to rest at home. Now, the cold and fever have improved.
On the morning of May 9th, while walking about 2 meters, I suddenly cried out in pain and couldn’t walk anymore. I couldn’t stand steadily. At first, the pain was in my knee and hip joints, but later it was only in my hip joint. To this day, it’s still only the hip joint that hurts. I’ve been afraid to walk and can’t stand steadily.
On May 11th, I had an X-ray at the hospital. The doctor said the X-ray results showed that everything, including the bones, was normal, with no damage.
During this time, I consulted several doctors. Some said it was hip joint bursitis, while others said it was a muscle or tendon strain. I originally thought about getting an MRI, but the child is too young, and I was worried they wouldn’t allow it. Now, I’ve been worried about what the problem is and can’t be sure what the symptoms are. I hope you can help us clarify this when you have a moment. On behalf of my whole family, I am extremely grateful to you!!!

Doctor's answer:

Need to go to the hospital's physical therapy department for treatments such as infrared therapy, moxibustion, massage, heat application, closed-loop therapy, and acupuncture. Oral Chinese medicine treatment for blood circulation and blood stasis. Avoid spicy, alcoholic, and other stimulating foods. Engage in moderate exercise regularly to enhance physical fitness.

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