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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
