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What Causes Pain In Hips And Thighs Along With Weight Loss?
Hi my husband has been sick for about 8 days. it started last week with sore hip and thigh. he thought it was sciatica or pulled muscle or he damaged his hip ( he has a history of frayed labrum on his right hip). He started to have a temp even though he was taking ibuprofen 600 mg every 6-8 hours He went to his doctor and he ordered an X-ray and urine . The urine showed wbc s. X-ray shows arthritis. The Dr said wait until frida and he has ordered blood work no. he lost 15 lbs in 8-9 days
Fri, 26 Aug 2016
because of fever it appears to be inflammatory. as advised he should gofor blood work. already arthritis has been diagnosed so you should follow the advise of doctor. his diagnosis an advise of investigation is correct.only the reason of infection is to be diagnosed. it may be blood borne. already you have reported frayed labrumon right hip.this should be reported to present doctor as past history.loss of weight is related to infection. exclude diabetes.
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