What Can Cause Sudden Painful Cramps In The Buttocks And Upper Legs?

Posted on Mon, 5 Mar 2018

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 5 Mar 2018 Answered on

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 Last reviewed on

Question : sudden cramp like pain in but and upper legs (rear) so that I cannot stand

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible pathological fracture to be ruled out.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can certainly understand your concern.

Considering your age and narration the possibility of a PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURE to preliminarily rule out.

These are more common in hip bones particularly the neck of the femur. Hence I advise you to get an x-ray both hips along with serum levels of vitamin D for further management.

Meanwhile, a short course of oral analgesic drugs like Diclofenac sodium will help to get over the pain.

Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications and tests for further evaluation.

Review with reports.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad