Common Causes of hip pain

Similar to other types of chronic pains, hip pain is a commonly experience problem by women than men. Since, hip pain can have a number of different causes, determining the correct cause is the key to get the best treatment. It isn’t always felt in the hip itself, but may instead be felt in the groin or thigh.

Pain in the hip can be a result of a number of factors. Abnormalities of the bones, nerves, skin, joints, tissues, muscles, and blood vessels of the hip can all lead to hip pain. Sometimes diseases that affect other joints in the body, such as inflammation due to arthritis, trauma or injury, bone fracture, etc. it may also occur due to other painful infections condition of the skin such as shingles.

Having problem with the back or spine may cause hip pain. Depending upon the cause of hip pain, the pain may occur when walking, running or engaging in any other physical activity. The treatment for hip pain completely depends upon underlying its cause.

Some of the commonly occurring causes of hip pain are;

Ø  Arthritis – Osteoarthritis is among the common causes of chronic hip pain that worsen the condition as you age. The condition is characterized by the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. This may result in pain, stiffness, the loss of movement and the formation of bony overgrowths called spurs. Stiffness may be worse after periods of inactivity.

Ø  Hip Fracture – Hip fracture is a common condition among elderly individuals, especially those suffering from osteoporosis (low bone density). Hip fractures caused due to a sudden, severe hip pain injury then, it may require immediate medical attention. This may lead to further complexities, such as a blood clot. A hip fracture usually requires surgery and a physical therapy to recover.

Ø  Bursitis - Trochanteric bursitis, is another common cause of hip pain that occurs when a liquid-filled sac near the hip joint becomes inflamed. There are a number of factors that may lead to cause trochanteric bursitis, such as hip injury, posture problems, overuse of the joints, or other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Ø  Hernia – An inguinal hernia appears when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak part in the abdominal muscles. The resulting swelling can be painful, particularly when you cough, bend over or lift heavy objects. Pregnant women can be at risk to inguinal hernias because of the added force on the wall of their tummy.

It does not improve on its own and can lead to life-threatening complications. Your doctor will recommend you with a surgery to fix an inguinal hernia that's painful & enlarging.

Ø  Meralgia paresthetica – It is a condition marked by tingling, numbness and burning pain in your outer thigh. It is caused due to the firmness of the nerve that supplies sensation to the skin surface. Obesity, tight clothing, and pregnancy are common causes of meralgia paresthetica, it may also occur due to local trauma or a disease, such as diabetes. You can relieve from this condition by, wearing loose cloths.

Ø  Bone cancer - It is a rare condition that begins in a bone. Bone cancer can start in any bone in the body, but it commonly affects the long bones that make up the arms and legs.