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What Could Be The Reason For Having Pain On Top Of My Hip Area?

Upon arising each morning I have had slight to extreme pain on my left side. The pain in on the top of hip area. The pain has been so bad at times I cannot get out of bed. I am 75 years old, still work and am active with other health issues except high blood pressure which is controlled by medication. What about this pain?
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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HI. At your age of 75 and with the symptoms you have , i would advise to get x-rays done of the affected area as even a trivial traction or trauma can cause fractures.
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What Could Be The Reason For Having Pain On Top Of My Hip Area?

HI. At your age of 75 and with the symptoms you have , i would advise to get x-rays done of the affected area as even a trivial traction or trauma can cause fractures.