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How Can Constipation And Pain In The Hips Be Treated?

Doc, I had a right total hip 12 years ago. Stryker titanium/ceramic. No problems until the other day, I became constipated and my hip become very painful.The pain went away once I relieved the constipation. Is there an underlying problem I should be concerned about?
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of hip pain ...
X ray of affected site is helpful for further diagnosis.
Consult your orthopaedic doctors for clinical examination of site.
Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems..
For constipation problem you can take a bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful..

Get well soon..
Thank you.
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How Can Constipation And Pain In The Hips Be Treated?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of hip pain ... X ray of affected site is helpful for further diagnosis. Consult your orthopaedic doctors for clinical examination of site. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.. For constipation problem you can take a bulk forming agent like psyllium is helpful.. Get well soon.. Thank you.