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What Causes Pain In Hip And Back During And After Pregnancy?
Question: Hi doctor.. I have been suffering from hip joint pain from a long time now. It started when i was carrying a baby 5-6th month and even after delivery the pain has not gone after 8 months of delivering a baby now. It is not a severe pain but evening time almost everyday i suffer from hip joint pain even if i do small small daily activities. Can u suggest some medicines or ultrasound for this. Thanks in advance.
Brief Answer:
I will advise you do X ray of hip.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Pain during and after pregnancy is common in hip and back.
There are some likely possibility which include
1 calcium and vit D deficiency
2 muscle sprain/tendon stretch/early arthritis
I will advise you do X ray of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.
Till time take analgesic[ like dolo 650, which is safe in lactation period] and muscle relaxant gel. Start calcium and vit D [tab osteosolve and cap uprise D3] consulting your doctor.
For hip joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help.
Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol.
And therapy like Ultrasound and TENS will help.
Diet rich in calcium and protein will help.
If not relieved MRI spine and hip may be required,
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I will advise you do X ray of hip.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Pain during and after pregnancy is common in hip and back.
There are some likely possibility which include
1 calcium and vit D deficiency
2 muscle sprain/tendon stretch/early arthritis
I will advise you do X ray of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.
Till time take analgesic[ like dolo 650, which is safe in lactation period] and muscle relaxant gel. Start calcium and vit D [tab osteosolve and cap uprise D3] consulting your doctor.
For hip joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help.
Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol.
And therapy like Ultrasound and TENS will help.
Diet rich in calcium and protein will help.
If not relieved MRI spine and hip may be required,
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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