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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Pain
Question: Yesterday morn woke up and could barely get out of bed. Tremendous pein in right hip. Today was even worse but did manage to walk to mailbox with cane. Any idea what this could be ? No falls or bruises recently.
Brief Answer:
Please consult orthopedist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
At your age such pain can be caused by a spine disc issues which can compress the nerve and cause pain in the hip. Back pain is usually present as well.
Even if you do not remember any injury recently, hip fracture should be considered. Due to osteoporosis, some patients can have such fracture without obvious injury.
For sure you should consult orthopedist. Hip and spine x-ray should be done at first. Spine MRI should be also considered.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Please consult orthopedist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
At your age such pain can be caused by a spine disc issues which can compress the nerve and cause pain in the hip. Back pain is usually present as well.
Even if you do not remember any injury recently, hip fracture should be considered. Due to osteoporosis, some patients can have such fracture without obvious injury.
For sure you should consult orthopedist. Hip and spine x-ray should be done at first. Spine MRI should be also considered.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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