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Twisted Leg. Red Rash And Swelling Appeared On Hip Area. X-ray Normal. Took Redizone, Hydrochordon
Question: Hi I twisted my leg and had pain radiating in my hip area. I put a heating pad on my back and hip area now I have a red rash and also swelling of my side right about the hip area. the swelling is from the middle of my left front side to the middle of the left back side the rash starts in the middle of my back and goes to the left side just before the front of my stomach... I did see a doctor and was treated with predizone, hydrochordon, and valium for the hip pain..xrays were done and was normal..i saw a chiropractor and she aligned my pelvis and used a neuro stimulator and it felt wonderful..hip pain is fine. its the rash that seems to be worsening I have used hydrocordon and sylvedine cream... rash is a little itchy at times and is painful I think due to my clothing rubbing on it.
Hello and thanks for query,
Your history suggests that the pain in the leg and around hip region is due to nerve injury.
The pain got relieved by nerve stimulation, thus pain was due to the nerve injury.
The itchy rash that you have developed around the hip could be infectious in origin.
Since the rash is not responding to steroids and is itchy, so a possibility of fungal infection can be kept.
Discontinue the use of steroid cream for a while and refer to a dermatologist.
In case fungal infection is suspected a scraping from the lesion will confirm the diagnosis and you will be subscribed anti fungal ointment for relief.
I will suggest that you visit a dermatologist, as clinical examination is required for exact diagnosis and treatment.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Your history suggests that the pain in the leg and around hip region is due to nerve injury.
The pain got relieved by nerve stimulation, thus pain was due to the nerve injury.
The itchy rash that you have developed around the hip could be infectious in origin.
Since the rash is not responding to steroids and is itchy, so a possibility of fungal infection can be kept.
Discontinue the use of steroid cream for a while and refer to a dermatologist.
In case fungal infection is suspected a scraping from the lesion will confirm the diagnosis and you will be subscribed anti fungal ointment for relief.
I will suggest that you visit a dermatologist, as clinical examination is required for exact diagnosis and treatment.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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