What are the symptoms of Perthes disease (Kolkata)

What are the symptoms of Perthes disease

The first symptoms of Perthesdisease are usually limping or mild pain in the hip area. The child may not even notice he or she is limping. It may be the parent who first sees this while watching their child play. Pain may occur on and off for months. It may be felt in the hip or areas around the hip as the child compensates for lower hip mobility by overusing muscles around the hip. This pain may be in the groin thigh or knee. The affected area may also appear inflamed and irritated.Sometimes the child may feel no symptoms. Perthes disease might not be noticed until an X-ray taken due to a fall or other injury shows that the child is affected by the condition.If your child has any of the above symptoms and you suspect he or she may have Perthes disease you should consult your pediatrician immediately.Address Apollo Gleneagles Hospital58 Canal Circular Road Kadapara Phool Bagan Kolkata West Bengal 700054Ph no 91 9330 026 550Mail Id drsoumyapaik(at)gmail.comWebsite kidsorthopedic.com