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A 18-year-old female asked:

Ive been having really bad abdominal hip pain.. my lower stomach doesent hurt though, just my hips. can it be endometriosis or is this unlikely?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Gynecologist: The hip discomfort may be referred from pelvic congestion or other pelvic disorders. Endometriosis can certainly be a cause of painful periods. Since you're not complaining of intestinal or primary hip joint discomfort, I recommend that you consult a gynecologist for evaluation.
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