Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Hip And Thighs

Posted on Sun, 9 Oct 2016

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Question : I woke up around 2am with the worst hip and right thigh pain. Hips are feeling okay, but the thigh pain has gone from the side to the back and it feels like I'm getting a never ending noogie. I know, I feel like a jackass for asking. My has been sore and my knee as well. My ankle feels swollen, but looks perfectly normal. Sometimes I get the pins and needling feeling in my foot and sometimes in my thigh. it's getting tiring and painful. help?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. since when are you having this problem?
2. any history of recent or old trauma, specially to back?
3. does pain radiate to left thigh and leg as well?
4. Does pain aggravates on movement or at rest?
5. are you on any medication?
6. do you have any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?

I'll be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

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