Hip Pain
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Pain the hip joint or hip pain can be on either or both sides. The pain may be pressing, sharp or dull in nature.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Disorder of consciousness
Recent weight loss
Recent fall
Repeated fever above 38 ℃
Numbness / sensory disorder
Swelling of the affected area
Low back pain
Back pain
Impossible to walk normally
Possible causes
- osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and brittle, resulting in the bone to fracture easily even with minor trauma or stress (for instance, after a simple fall). It may be caused due to long-term low calcium intake, estrogen deficiencies in women, and an inactive lifestyle.
- Lumbar spondylosis
A condition in which the backbones (lumbar spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include repetitive back strain, carrying heavy loads, and obesity.
- Chronic pain
Pain that is ongoing and typically lasts longer than six months. This kind of pain can persist even after the injury or illness causing it has healed or disappeared. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Acute low back pain
- Piriformis syndrome
- Spinal canal stenosis . spondylolisthesis
Related serious diseases
- Femoral neck fracture
A fracture in the hip bone. This type of fracture often occurs in older patients with osteoporosis (bone weakening) who fall on their buttocks.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have pain in your hip joints?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Is the affected area red?
Is the affected area swollen?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
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Reviewed By:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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