What are the treatment options for pain in the inner thighs?

Reviewed by Yoshinori Abe, MD

Internal Medicine

Inner thigh pain treatment depends on the underlying cause. Common causes include lipomas (benign fatty lumps), post-surgical pain following procedures in the groin or hip area, and calcific tendinitis (calcium deposits in tendons). Each condition requires a different approach—ranging from observation and physical therapy to medication or minor procedures—so accurate diagnosis is essential for effective relief.

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Reviewed for medical accuracy: 07/15/2026

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Explanation

Inner thigh pain can arise from different conditions, each requiring specific treatments.

Intramuscular Lipoma: If the pain is due to a lipoma, which is a benign fatty tumor, treatment may involve surgical removal. Lipomas can be painful when they press on nearby tissues.
Post-Surgical Pain: Thigh pain after a cementless total hip replacement is another possibility. In such cases, managing the pain might involve physical therapy, medications, or further evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon to ensure proper healing and implant positioning.
Calcific Tendinitis: This condition involves calcium deposits in the tendons of the thigh, causing pain. Treatment options may include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, or in some cases, procedures to remove the calcium deposits.

Each condition has specific treatments, so it is important to identify the exact cause of the pain to choose the right approach. To help pinpoint what might be causing your inner thigh discomfort, try Ubie's free AI symptom checker for personalized insights.

(References)

Gutknecht DR. (2004). Painful intramuscular lipoma of the thigh. Southern medical journal, 15586608.
Brown TE, Larson B, Shen F, & Moskal JT. (2002). Thigh pain after cementless total hip arthroplasty. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 12470040.
Hodge JC, Schneider R, Freiberger RH, & Magid SK. (1993). Calcific tendinitis in the proximal thigh. Arthritis and rheumatism, 8216407.

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