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What Causes Sudden Excruciating Pain In The Hip Upon Waking?
Question: Woke up with excruciating pain in left hip. Pain worse when I stand up or straighten my leg.
Brief Answer:
Muscle cramp likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sudden excruciating pain in the hip on waking up without any history of injury is likely to be due to a muscle spasm. This can be relieved by some passive stretching of the hip, a mild pain killer and a hot compress. In case the pain is persistent then oral muscle relaxant may be necessary.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Muscle cramp likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sudden excruciating pain in the hip on waking up without any history of injury is likely to be due to a muscle spasm. This can be relieved by some passive stretching of the hip, a mild pain killer and a hot compress. In case the pain is persistent then oral muscle relaxant may be necessary.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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