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What Causes Intermittent Pain In The Hip?

About a year ago my friend, who is male, 54 years old, was walking and he felt a weird sensation in his left side just above the hip. He said it felt like something expanded inside. Ever since then, he has been getting occasional sharp pains that come and go over a course of a day to a week or so. He says that when he has a bowell movement, it reliefs the pain. Any idea of what is going on?

posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016

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Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Answered on

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General Surgeon, Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich's Response

Hi,

I would like to directly review your ENG and MRI for a more professional opinion. Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or an irradiating nerve pain.
I would also recommend checking vitamin B12 and vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency.
Regarding medication, Pregabalin or amitriptyline can help improve your situation.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above treatment options.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon

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What Causes Intermittent Pain In The Hip?

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