Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have any signs of inflammation or infection?
See significance of signs of inflammation or infection if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have increased swelling, redness, or warmth around the hip?
Yes Do you have increased pain with any little movement of the hip?
Yes Do you have red streaks extending from the hip?
Yes Is the hip extremely tender to the touch?
Yes Do you have any drainage of pus from the hip wound?
Yes Do you think or know you have a fever?
Yes Do you have diabetes?
Yes Do you have peripheral arterial disease?
Yes Do you have a disease or take medicine that causes problems with your immune system?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have mild pain and swelling with redness less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) around the hip?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had swollen gland (lymph nodes) in your groin for 24 hours or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 27, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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