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I got a loud sneeze and thwn after i got it i had a sharp pain in my left hip that went on for a few seconds then went away?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

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At the age of 17: I think it would be highly unlikely you have done any serious damage to your hip or back from a sneeze. People have caused bulges in their lumbar discs from sneezing that could in theory radiate to your hip. But I would wait and watch for more problems at this stage.

Answered 1/23/2016

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A member asked:

I got a loud sneeze and thwn after i got it i had a sharp pain in my left hip that went on for a few seconds then went away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

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