Question
A mother with two children, the youngest being just two years old, has noticed mild pain on the outer side of her hip since her first pregnancy. Recently, the pain has worsened during laundry, resulting in sleeplessness and frequent awakenings at night due to the pain, which only eases after dawn. She wants to know how to handle this situation.
Answer
Based on the mother’s described symptoms, possible causes may include lumbar disc herniation or hip joint synovitis. It is recommended that she pay attention to rest and warmth, sleep on a hard bed, avoid overexertion, and take tendons-stretching tablets and backache-relieving capsules. At the same time, she should be cautious about her diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. It is hoped that these suggestions will help the mother and wish her a speedy recovery and a healthy life.