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A 18-year-old female asked:

Earlier i got a sharp pain in my hip area that traveled a little bit up my back. i still have small pains in that area when i move/walk wrong. help?

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Dr. John Goldman
Rheumatology 57 years experience
May be Muscle: This may be muscle or bursitis. Hip joint is usually in the groin but anything is possible. This could be hip bursa asl well. You will need a physical evaluation, imaging etc
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