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Severe, Continuous Hip Pain. Difficulty In Walking Or Rolling Over. History Of Cancer In Family. Advice

hi, I have been having hip pian for 2 months, in the last few days it has gotten so bad that i can hardly walk, sometimes i have to get my husband just to help me roll over ,the pain has been non stop for days. i hope you can give me some kind of answer. please give me your honest answer, i am 47 years old cancer runs in both parts of my family

thank you so much,
Connie
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,

It would be very important to get a careful examination and evaluation of the pain. An appropriate early diagnosis will tailor treatment and prevent any frequently encountered complications.

Doing an X ray of the HIp is the first examination of choice., Other blood tests like the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C rP could be needed to know if its of rheumatologic origin or not., getting an idea of degree of inflammation, With the history of cancer in the family, and the bones being a predilected destination for cancers, doing an Alkaline phosphatase serum test, a bone enzyme could give us a good indication.,

Blood electrolytes, especially Calcium levels would be of great help. Consult your internist for a good clinical review and tailored blood and radiologic tests.

Thanks and hope this helps,
Best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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Severe, Continuous Hip Pain. Difficulty In Walking Or Rolling Over. History Of Cancer In Family. Advice

Hi and thanks for the query, It would be very important to get a careful examination and evaluation of the pain. An appropriate early diagnosis will tailor treatment and prevent any frequently encountered complications. Doing an X ray of the HIp is the first examination of choice., Other blood tests like the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C rP could be needed to know if its of rheumatologic origin or not., getting an idea of degree of inflammation, With the history of cancer in the family, and the bones being a predilected destination for cancers, doing an Alkaline phosphatase serum test, a bone enzyme could give us a good indication., Blood electrolytes, especially Calcium levels would be of great help. Consult your internist for a good clinical review and tailored blood and radiologic tests. Thanks and hope this helps, Best regards, Luchuo, MD.