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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Hips And Walking Difficulty

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Posted on Thu, 7 May 2015
Question: I have acute pain in both hips with the inability to walk too far or push any thing. When I try to, I can barely move my legs and I get extremely fatiqued and short of breath. Even taking a shower takes my energy out. I don't have weakness anywhere else. I do have Graves disease
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of hip arthritis leading to pain.
I will advise you MRI hip for confirming diagnosis.
Another possibility of lumbar canal stenosis leading to bilateral hip pain.
MRI spine will help in diagnosis.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Hips And Walking Difficulty

Brief Answer: explained below Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. There is possibility of hip arthritis leading to pain. I will advise you MRI hip for confirming diagnosis. Another possibility of lumbar canal stenosis leading to bilateral hip pain. MRI spine will help in diagnosis. Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.