What Causes Sharp Pain In The Left Hip?

Posted on Sat, 13 Jan 2018

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Question : A very sharp pain in left hip. it starts in the groin area then gets worse. is it possible to call an explain it? I can walk but getting up and sitting down is very painful.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hip arthritis possibly

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Thanks for the query,

It is possible that you could be having arthritis of the hip.

Avoid cross leg sitting, climbing stairs and kneeling.

Do get a Xray of the hip to confirm.

Avoid too much of Advil as they can also cause stomach ulcers (Alternatively you may take Tylenol after some food).

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer you're follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr.Aashish Raghu

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee