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How can you care for a labral tear of the hip?
- Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
- If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed.
- If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine.
- Rest and protect your hip. Take a break from any activity, including standing or walking, that may cause pain.
- If your doctor recommended using a cane or crutches, use them as directed. This can help relieve stress on the hip.
- Do exercises and stretching as directed by your therapist or doctor.
Hip sprain in children: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child's pain is worse.
- Your child cannot walk or stand without help.
- Your child has signs of infection, such as a fever or increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in the hip.
- Your child has signs of a blood clot, such as:
- Pain in the calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
- Redness and swelling in the leg or groin.
- Your child has tingling, weakness, or numbness in the leg, foot, or toes.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child's pain does not get better in 2 or 3 days.
- Your child still has pain after 2 weeks.
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