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What Might Cause Very Sharp Pain In My Right Buttock Which Is Very Painful While Lying Down?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Question: I am 67 y/o female. Not active at all. Within last 2 weeks I have developed a very sharp pain in my right buttock. It is VERY PAINFUL WHEN LYING down . If I am sitting and elevate my leg I can only go up so high before pain hits a 10.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be bursitis or arthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A pain in the right buttock that you have can be related to osteoarthritic changes in the hip joint or bursitis. Proper diagnosis needs a direct examination and an MRI scan of the hip joint. Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
In case the pain is persistent then do consult an orthopedician for proper diagnosis and prescription medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Might Cause Very Sharp Pain In My Right Buttock Which Is Very Painful While Lying Down?

Brief Answer: Can be bursitis or arthritis. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. A pain in the right buttock that you have can be related to osteoarthritic changes in the hip joint or bursitis. Proper diagnosis needs a direct examination and an MRI scan of the hip joint. Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days. In case the pain is persistent then do consult an orthopedician for proper diagnosis and prescription medicines. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.