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[|Human|] I had a bout of the flu three months ago and about two weeks later experienced severe hip pain in my right hip and groin area. I have had an ultra-sound and an x-ray which revealed nothing and was recommended by Sportsmed to take Fenac until I recovered. After nearly $1000 on medical opinions, this is three months later, the pain has slightly subsided but elevates when I walk, which is often 45 mins per day. I have not walked regularly for 6 weeks. On the weekend I again caught the flu, started taking Herron tablets and woke up two days ago with absolutely no hip pain? May I add that prior to experiencing the flu three months ago I had 4 deep tissue massages, then got the flu and my health went down hill. Do you think I had a hip infection after the flu?
[|AI|]  Hi, By your description, this does not look like infection. As such hip infection after flu is very uncommon. This can be something else, but looks like a hip pathology only. I would suggest you to undergo MRI of hip if you keep experiencing such pains, also get a DEXA scan done to rule out transient osteoporosis of hip. Infection will be ruled out after basic blood tests, CBC, ESR, CRP. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.