Hip Problems, Age 11 and YoungerPreparing For Your Appointment
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
You can help your
health professional diagnose and treat your child's condition by being prepared
to answer the following questions:
- What are your child's main symptoms? How long has
your child had symptoms?
- Has your child had this problem in the
past? If so, do you know what caused the problem at that time? How was it
treated?
- Does your child limp or complain about pain when he or she
walks? Where is the pain felt? How far can your child walk without pain? Does
the pain get better or worse as he or she continues to walk?
- Has
your child had any recent illness or fever?
- What activities make
your child's symptoms better or worse?
- What activities does your
child do? Has your child recently started a new activity?
- What home
treatment measures have you tried? Did they help?
- What prescription
or nonprescription medicines has your child taken? Did they
help?
- Does your child have any
health risks that may increase the seriousness of his
or her hip symptoms?
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| Author: |
Jan Nissl, RN, BS
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Last Updated: September 15, 2008 |
| Medical Review: |
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Steven L. Schneider, MD - Family Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
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