Pain in hip shooting down leg

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Asked for Female, 18 Years

I have suddenly started getting pain in my hip that means walking and standing is painful and sitting in certain positions hurt. Why is this and should I see someone?

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Mr. Ashish Guatam (PT) Physiotherapist 15 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Mr. Ashish Guatam (PT)

Physiotherapist 15 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Hi there Your symptoms matches with sciatica, it is a condition in which pain exists due to irritation of the sciatic nerve. I would suggest if you can go to nearby physiotherapist and gets treatment. You will get relief within 12-15 days .

Next Steps

take calcium and vitamin B12 once a day for 15 days

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avoid heavy lifting , any painful movement

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