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What Causes Soreness Around The Hip Joint?
Question: Hi
I am 54 year old female 5.4" 190lbs. Recently I have been having issues with pain/soreness around my left hipbone. The discomfort causesaty me to limp. I started taking ibuprofen today. No relief yet.
What could be the cause of this?
I am 54 year old female 5.4" 190lbs. Recently I have been having issues with pain/soreness around my left hipbone. The discomfort causesaty me to limp. I started taking ibuprofen today. No relief yet.
What could be the cause of this?
Brief Answer:
Can be sprain, deficiencies, arthritis,spinal problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Arbyteresa,
Thanks for the query through Health care magic platform, I understand your concern.
Looking at your complaints & age-the pain in hip bone you have can be from various causes .. as simple as bony weakness due to calcium & vitamin D deficiency/stretch, strain/ Inflammation of ligaments/ muscles or tendons taking part in joint/ arthritis of the hip itself/ pressure on the nerve supplying the part ( at hip level.. sciatica/ at spinal level - spondylitis)
You are already taking Tab. Ibuprofen ( Take 400 mg twice a day after food )-- It will take at least 24-36 hours to show relief.Combine with Rest/ ice pack( if there is swelling )/ hot fomentation . Light massage with muscle relaxant cream would help.
It should resolve over 5-7 days. If it does not.. you need consultation of your family physician for specific treatment/ referral to orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist for expert management.
I hope the answer was informative & useful to you. In case you have any follow up question, I would be happy to help.
I request you to grade the answer, if you find it useful .. before you close the query.
Thanks.
Can be sprain, deficiencies, arthritis,spinal problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Arbyteresa,
Thanks for the query through Health care magic platform, I understand your concern.
Looking at your complaints & age-the pain in hip bone you have can be from various causes .. as simple as bony weakness due to calcium & vitamin D deficiency/stretch, strain/ Inflammation of ligaments/ muscles or tendons taking part in joint/ arthritis of the hip itself/ pressure on the nerve supplying the part ( at hip level.. sciatica/ at spinal level - spondylitis)
You are already taking Tab. Ibuprofen ( Take 400 mg twice a day after food )-- It will take at least 24-36 hours to show relief.Combine with Rest/ ice pack( if there is swelling )/ hot fomentation . Light massage with muscle relaxant cream would help.
It should resolve over 5-7 days. If it does not.. you need consultation of your family physician for specific treatment/ referral to orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist for expert management.
I hope the answer was informative & useful to you. In case you have any follow up question, I would be happy to help.
I request you to grade the answer, if you find it useful .. before you close the query.
Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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