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Here s the symptoms: 91 year old man, excellent general health, no medications, hip pain, stiffness in hip joints, shuffles when he walks, lately has had some urinary dribbling; he doesn t have osteoporosis or a prostate problem. He drives a tractor just about every day and works outside most days. What could this be?
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The given symptoms could be due to muscular spasm and it can be age related, general debility may be the cause, vitamin supplements could help him a lot else it is nothing to worry. No need to give any pain killing medicine.
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What Do Pain And Stiffness In The Hips Indicate?
Welcome to Ask a Doctor Service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The given symptoms could be due to muscular spasm and it can be age related, general debility may be the cause, vitamin supplements could help him a lot else it is nothing to worry. No need to give any pain killing medicine. Hope I have answered your query. let me know for further assistance if needed.