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What could be the problem? should i take him to the doctors or wait a day and see if it goes away? my 3 year old woke up with pain in his upper leg and groin area there is no swelling or discoloration and i can't feel any abnormalities it hurt him if we t
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Yes, : Yes, please take him immediately. Leg pain in children can be concerning for an infection, such as infection of his hip joint. Please take him immediately to his doctor, but if his doctor can't see him right away, or he has fever, continued pain, or can't walk on his leg then go to the er.
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Physician visit: if he is limping and has a fever, please see the Emergency Room. Your PCP can otherwise assess him for infection or a fracture.
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