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What Causes Pain In The Hips On The Left Side?
Yes. I am 95 years old - in quite good health, despite pain in left side hip area, and down to the knee. Not sure why the areas, except that some years ago broke left hip. I need to use a walker; no pain when sitting, though must ease down on hard surface lest buttock complaint; sleep mostly on right side. Helen Noble email YYYY@YYYY Thank you
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
I think you should do an X-ray of the hip joint. I think you may have osteoarthritis.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil or naproxen to reduce inflammation. Oral corticosteroids can be prescribed by your doctor. Also, you can use corticosteroid injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I think you should do an X-ray of the hip joint. I think you may have osteoarthritis.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil or naproxen to reduce inflammation. Oral corticosteroids can be prescribed by your doctor. Also, you can use corticosteroid injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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