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I Have A Lump And Intense Pain On My Right

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Posted on Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Question: I have a lump and intense pain on my right hip shooting down my leg.... I have had it for approx 3 yrs getting worse all the time I am having difficulty sleeping..... please help I take over the counter pain meds but they are no longer working... please advise
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Surgery is needed , surgery can improve situation

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should consider surgery as a different treatment because nothing can improve your definitely .
You can use oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation .
Also you can use corticosteroid injections at the site of pain.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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I Have A Lump And Intense Pain On My Right

Brief Answer: Surgery is needed , surgery can improve situation Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. I think you should consider surgery as a different treatment because nothing can improve your definitely . You can use oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation . Also you can use corticosteroid injections at the site of pain. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.