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What Causes Pain In Hip That Radiates Down The Leg?
I have a pain in my right hip which is very uncomfortable (feels like a catch ), and there is a pain radiating/or shooting down my right legs. I have been taking Advil during the day for pain, and Motrin PM at night. I am sometimes using a heat pad on it. There are nights that the pain keeps me up and down all night. Can someone help me?
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Hi.
If the pain is running through the posterior side of your leg or the back side of your leg then this could be the sciatic nerve causing the issue. In such a scenario I would recommend the following:
+Weight loss if you have recently put on weight or are overweight or obese
+Compressive bandage over the region
+Ice pack
+Avoid strenuous exercises
+Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen)
Hope this helps.
Best wishes
If the pain is running through the posterior side of your leg or the back side of your leg then this could be the sciatic nerve causing the issue. In such a scenario I would recommend the following:
+Weight loss if you have recently put on weight or are overweight or obese
+Compressive bandage over the region
+Ice pack
+Avoid strenuous exercises
+Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen)
Hope this helps.
Best wishes
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