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I'm 17 and 5'9 in height. i have been getting a severe pain in my upper right leg, just below my hip. it's become more frequent, could this still be growing pains or something more serious?

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How long has it hurt: There can be a bone or hip joitn problem. Thiscan be imaged to be certain it is not a major problem

Answered 4/17/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 17 and 5'9 in height. i have been getting a severe pain in my upper right leg, just below my hip. it's become more frequent, could this still be growing pains or something more serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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