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Can Hip Pain Be Caused By Straining For A Bowel Movement?
What is the probable cause of severe hip pain after excessive straining to have a bowel movement? The pain is in the right flank and is excruciating, especially when abdominal muscles ate used (rising from resting position ). I have a low bone density from osteoporosis so I wonder if it s more likely muscle or bone
Fri, 29 Jul 2022
Hello,
Your symptoms could be suggestive of a breakage in the coxofemoral articulation. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and performing a coxofemoral joint X-ray study.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms could be suggestive of a breakage in the coxofemoral articulation. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and performing a coxofemoral joint X-ray study.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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