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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
abdominal/hip pain
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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abdominal/hip pain
by gina_m, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM
I am a 22 yr. old female with a history of hyperthyroidism but otherwise, good health. I am a senior in college focusing in vocal performance and pre-med. For the past couple of days I have experienced pain in my right hip which is localized in one specific area. Every time I touch this one spot on my right hip, it hurts so bad I want to scream. I can't lay on my right side because of my hip. I woke up this morning with severe sharp pains in my lower right quadrant just above my pelvic bone and over my right ovary. Occasionally I experience a cramping above my naval which feels like the pain associated with a virus. My right hip and right leg have a throbbing pain and I had trouble with my BM yesterday. This morning I have had an excess of gas but no smell and no nausia. I was treated for Endometritits 3 weeks ago due to an ectopic pregnancy on Nov. 20, 2005. I have my suspitions as to what my condition is but I wanted a second opinion before I go to our local emergency room.(It doesn't have the best reputation!) Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM
, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM
Difficult to say without examination.
Ruling out GYN causes with a pelvic exam, pelvic CT, and transvaginal ultrasound can be considered.
GI causes can include inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel disease, or organ disease like appendicitis. An endoscopy or abdominal/pelvic CT scan can help.
If these options are non-revealing, an orthopedic referral and imaging the hip can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Ruling out GYN causes with a pelvic exam, pelvic CT, and transvaginal ultrasound can be considered.
GI causes can include inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel disease, or organ disease like appendicitis. An endoscopy or abdominal/pelvic CT scan can help.
If these options are non-revealing, an orthopedic referral and imaging the hip can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Member Comments
by dave scull, Dec 13, 2006 12:00AM
I'm a male and am having throbbing pains in my right side in my hip and i really dont have much time or money to visit the doctor so how sever can this be i mean what is this the symptoms of
