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How Can Intermittent Pain In The Left Hip Be Treated In The Elderly?

Thank you ! I have been going to a chiropractor for left hip pain. He,after seeing x-rays said it is a muscle problem in the hip area. It becomes troublesome and painful but not constant. Though Inam 87, I exercise and work hard at home as I am alone. Your opinion would be so appreciated. Jim Brophy
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Isolated hip pain at your age may be due to stress fracture. it is not picked up on X-ray and Mri of left hip will be needed to confirm diagnosis. Mri is quite more sensitive and specific for diagnosis of stress fracture than X-ray treatment of stress fracture would be rest and calcium plus vitamin D supplements. Tab ultracet twice a day can be taken for pain relief. Visit to orthopedic surgeon for detailed clinical Examination will be helpful.

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How Can Intermittent Pain In The Left Hip Be Treated In The Elderly?

Hi, Isolated hip pain at your age may be due to stress fracture. it is not picked up on X-ray and Mri of left hip will be needed to confirm diagnosis. Mri is quite more sensitive and specific for diagnosis of stress fracture than X-ray treatment of stress fracture would be rest and calcium plus vitamin D supplements. Tab ultracet twice a day can be taken for pain relief. Visit to orthopedic surgeon for detailed clinical Examination will be helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.