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A 19-year-old female asked:
I am having severe pain in my hip while laying down flat on the ground. doesn't hurt any other time. been going on for a year. should i be concerned?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Joan Gelinanswered
Emergency Medicine 27 years experience
Hip pain: It is not good that you have been suffering with pain for a year. Please arrange a medical evaluation as soon as you can. By having a physician do an exam, he/ she may determine that you may need
- treatment for muscle spasms
- X-rays to determine if bone issues
Take good care
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