Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Hip

Posted on Wed, 5 Jul 2017

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Question : When I get up from a chair or bed I cannot stand up straight (pain) until I walk for awhile. I cannot sleep on my left side without waking up in pain from my hip. I have to work my left leg as there is pain until I walk for awhile.

What is the problem an what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably osteoarthritis of the hip joint!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting us at healthcare magic.

This pain is suggestive of osteoarthritis of the hip joint. You will need imaging studies such as X-rays and CT-scan to establish the exact nature of the damage and propose a plan to address this. I recommend you bring this up to your doctor during your next routine visit for further evaluation and management.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.

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