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Suggest Treatment For Severe Right Sided Hip Pain While Walking When Diagnosed With Osteopenia
Question: I'm 61 yo with osteopenia. My right hip joint has been causing me a lot of pain when walking the last few months. What might I be causing this?
Brief Answer:
Probably bone fracture related to osteopenia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The hip joint pain is related to osteopenia.
Osteopenia is a decreased bone density. Osteopenia itself does not cause pain.
The pain is usually related to bone fracture.
To confirm the diagnosis a physical exam and an x ray are needed.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-take painkillers for the pain such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-make sure that you have a dietary intake of calcium and vitamin-D
-take calcium and vitamin D as supplements daily
If you don't get better you should see an orthopedist for a physical exam and further treatment.
Hope this answers your question.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Probably bone fracture related to osteopenia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The hip joint pain is related to osteopenia.
Osteopenia is a decreased bone density. Osteopenia itself does not cause pain.
The pain is usually related to bone fracture.
To confirm the diagnosis a physical exam and an x ray are needed.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-take painkillers for the pain such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-make sure that you have a dietary intake of calcium and vitamin-D
-take calcium and vitamin D as supplements daily
If you don't get better you should see an orthopedist for a physical exam and further treatment.
Hope this answers your question.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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