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Not looking for a diagnosis!! looking for some causes of severe pain in hip that will wake you at night. no prior injuries,does swell up.

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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You need a consult: No one can detail for you all the potential causes. We don't even know your sex! One possible cause is pressure on the greater trochanter from side lying. Try lying on your back instead.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 2/8/2019

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A member asked:

Not looking for a diagnosis!! looking for some causes of severe pain in hip that will wake you at night. no prior injuries,does swell up.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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