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Posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Question: I have deep pain in my left hip...deep,deep in my hip. Worse at night and after sitting for a period of time.
when I get up from sitting my entire hip area on both sides, hurts very bad.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
go for a urgent xray

Detailed Answer:
Hi
hip pain should be evaluate properly, there are many causes..
A xray of pelvis -AP view and left hip lateral view is required,,,
in your age group, avascular necrosis of femur and osteoporosis is important disease to be rule out. even some kind of bursitis may cause this type of pain.. which can be diagnosed only by clinical exam.
meanwhile you can take paracetamol for pain.
avoid weight bearing till get a proper diagnosis.

hope this will help..

take care..
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Hip Pain

Brief Answer: go for a urgent xray Detailed Answer: Hi hip pain should be evaluate properly, there are many causes.. A xray of pelvis -AP view and left hip lateral view is required,,, in your age group, avascular necrosis of femur and osteoporosis is important disease to be rule out. even some kind of bursitis may cause this type of pain.. which can be diagnosed only by clinical exam. meanwhile you can take paracetamol for pain. avoid weight bearing till get a proper diagnosis. hope this will help.. take care..