What causes severe pain in the hip and buttocks?
Patient: last year the doctor found 8 kidney stones and sent me hope., i also have severe hip buttocks pain., i have been dealing with discomfort since then..but the last few days it feels like i have a knife stabbing me in my left side and it s becoming worse and worse Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case,Due to compression of nerve root there can be sensation in hip and butt painI will advise you to do MRI spineBlood work up and EMG-NCV [nerve conduction] study will help. For these symptoms methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like amitryptiline can be started consulting your doctor.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Epidural steroid shot can help if no relief with medication.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.