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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Pelvic Area
Posted on
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Wed, 10 May 2017
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Wed, 31 May 2017
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Question : In a week, I have a total knee replacement scheduled for my right knee. About a week ago, I had a fairly sharp muscle spasm in my back. I put some heat on it and it, more or less, cleared up. But what stayed is a sharp pain that kind of moves around my left side pelvic area. Sometimes at the Illiac ridge area, sometimes on the side, sometimes in front. It's not the groin area, it's north of that. My guess is it's a T muscle strain due to the compensation I have been making for the damaged right knee. The reason I think that is, it doesn't appear to be a hernia, although that was my fear. Iboproforen also was effective, but a week ahead of my surgery, I can't take that anymore. So, two questions, what do you think this is? And what should I do about it? Will it loosen up after my operation?
Brief Answer:
yes, muscle strain is most likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, when a joint or area is damaged, compensation with standing or walking can cause muscle or joint injury in another aspect.
If you do not notice any visible mass protruding at any point or do not notice a deficit then a hernia is not likely. A hernia is a deficit in a space through which other aspects may protrude.
Ibuprofen or the other meds in this family cannot be used as mentioned because of the scheduled procedure. Paracetamol/tylenol or members of the opiate family (if severe) can be used because these are not associated with a risk of bleeding.
In addition, the use of a warm compress to the area and stretching exercises, may also be helpful as well.
The discomfort may be reduced after your operation though it may occur a while after because pain and limited movement would be expected in the weeks following the procedure.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
yes, muscle strain is most likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, when a joint or area is damaged, compensation with standing or walking can cause muscle or joint injury in another aspect.
If you do not notice any visible mass protruding at any point or do not notice a deficit then a hernia is not likely. A hernia is a deficit in a space through which other aspects may protrude.
Ibuprofen or the other meds in this family cannot be used as mentioned because of the scheduled procedure. Paracetamol/tylenol or members of the opiate family (if severe) can be used because these are not associated with a risk of bleeding.
In addition, the use of a warm compress to the area and stretching exercises, may also be helpful as well.
The discomfort may be reduced after your operation though it may occur a while after because pain and limited movement would be expected in the weeks following the procedure.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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