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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Hip

looks like i have a similar issue to others on here. I have been experiencing tremendous pain near my left hip socket and recently noticed what feels like a small ball/knot near the location of the pain. I wondered if it wasn t a knotted tendon or something. it should be noted that I have metal pins in my hips (one on each side).
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of implant infection and abscess is more.
Metal pins (implant) in the hip joint can be infected.
And if infection is more severe than this can cause local site abscess formation.
Abscess cause pain and swelling at the joint.
So better to consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and ultrasound examination of affected hip joint.
You may need antibiotics and surgical removal of abscess.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Hip

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of implant infection and abscess is more. Metal pins (implant) in the hip joint can be infected. And if infection is more severe than this can cause local site abscess formation. Abscess cause pain and swelling at the joint. So better to consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and ultrasound examination of affected hip joint. You may need antibiotics and surgical removal of abscess. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.