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What Is The Reason For Pain Inside Right Leg Below Abdomen?
My husband has pain on the inside of his right leg just below the abdomen, and it is painful to walk or stand. There is no swelling, no blood in urine, no changes in bowel habits, no kidney discomfort. It's more like a strained muscle. He says he feels like there is slight warmth sensation to the skin.
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
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Based on the description of the symptoms, most propably the pain could be originating from the tissues in and around the Hip joint (either muscles or ligaments) on the affected side.
An xray of the hip joint and an MRI scan (to rule out any soft tissue pathology) are needed to establish the underlying problem.
A detailed clinical evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon is needed to diagnose the condition. Specific management depends on the condition diagnosed.
The general guidelines for treatment of muscle strain are as follows -
- Take Rest and do not do any activities that cause pain till the acute pain subsides
- Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
- Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help relieve pain
- Use moist heat fomentation when you are returning to physical activity. Then use it before stretching. Gentle heating can help loosen the muscle
- Gentle massaging of the painful area with a painkiller cream may provide swift relief
- When the acute pain is gone, start gentle stretching exercises. Stay within pain limits. Hold each stretch for about 10 seconds and repeat 6 times.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on the description of the symptoms, most propably the pain could be originating from the tissues in and around the Hip joint (either muscles or ligaments) on the affected side.
An xray of the hip joint and an MRI scan (to rule out any soft tissue pathology) are needed to establish the underlying problem.
A detailed clinical evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon is needed to diagnose the condition. Specific management depends on the condition diagnosed.
The general guidelines for treatment of muscle strain are as follows -
- Take Rest and do not do any activities that cause pain till the acute pain subsides
- Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
- Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help relieve pain
- Use moist heat fomentation when you are returning to physical activity. Then use it before stretching. Gentle heating can help loosen the muscle
- Gentle massaging of the painful area with a painkiller cream may provide swift relief
- When the acute pain is gone, start gentle stretching exercises. Stay within pain limits. Hold each stretch for about 10 seconds and repeat 6 times.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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