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What Causes Severe Hip Pain?
Question: I have a pain on my left side just inside my hip at about the belt line or just below. It is tender to touch. It started about 4 hours ago and is becoming more painful. Pain is maybe a 4-5 on a 1-10 scale.
Brief Answer:
Possible Diagnosis: Strangulated hernia
Detailed Answer:
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The location of pain and acute onset is suggestive of possible Strangulated hernia.
Strangulation of hernia can result in decreased blood flow to the bowel loops, therefore worsening pain.
It requires immediate medical attention to avoid complications like perforation of bowel.
Treatment is with surgery.
Please be advised to follow up with nearest emergency room for further management.
Hope this answers your question
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible Diagnosis: Strangulated hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic
The location of pain and acute onset is suggestive of possible Strangulated hernia.
Strangulation of hernia can result in decreased blood flow to the bowel loops, therefore worsening pain.
It requires immediate medical attention to avoid complications like perforation of bowel.
Treatment is with surgery.
Please be advised to follow up with nearest emergency room for further management.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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