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
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
An inflammatory disease affecting multiple joints, especially in the hands and feet. The cause is autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).
- Chronic pain
Pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the injury or illness that caused it has healed or gone away. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
Wear and tear of the joint cartilage over time. Risk factors include repetitive joint movements, and carrying heavy loads for many years.
- Acute low back pain
- Piriformis syndrome
- Spinal canal stenosis . spondylolisthesis
- Cancer pain
Related serious diseases
- Femoral neck fracture
Fracture of the hip bone. This kind of fracture often occurs in older patients with osteoporosis (bone weakening) who sustain a fall on the buttocks.
- Acute HIV infection
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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