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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Would Hip Pain Cause Pain Down The Leg?

Health Encyclopedia: Hip Pain

Definition
Hip pain involves any pain in or around the hip joint.
Alternative Names

Pain - hip


Considerations

Hip-related pain is not always felt directly over the hip. Instead, you may feel it in the middle of your thigh or in your groin. Similarly, pain you feel in the hip may actually reflect a problem in your back, rather than your hip itself. See low back pain.


Common Causes

Two possible causes of hip pain are fractures and insufficient bl...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Solution for the Pain Pinch: A Walking Stick
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...arthritis would like to keep moving. However, the hip pain usually felt in the groin area can... Read more »

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Getting Uncomfortable!
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...My most pressing complaint is moderate to strong hip pain on my left side. From my online... Read more »

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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Often Associated with Chronic Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition.  I see it quite... Read more »

Health Guide

Sciatica: What is it?
“Sciatica” is an old world term that refers to leg pain felt down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. What about thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica” has... Read more »
Hip pain
...of gravity. Call your health care provider if Go to a hospital or call 911 if: Your hip pain is caused by a fall or other injury. Your hip is misshapen, badly bruised, or... Read more »
Leg pain
...Definition Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint. For more specific topics, see foot pain, hip pain, knee pain, muscle pain, joint pain, shin splints, and blockage of leg arteries. ... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Changes
...avocados and soybeans called saponins. Another study noted that although these substances did not relieve hip pain, they did slow progression of joint deterioration. Soy has chemicals called... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Surgery
SurgeryDifferent surgical procedures are available as a final measure to relieve pain and increase function in patients with osteoarthritis. Certain surgical procedures can help relieve pain if... Read more »

Images

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Hip Fracture Image

Hip fractures occur as a result of major or minor trauma. In elderly patients with bones weakened by osteoporosis, relatively little trauma, even walking, may result in a hip fracture.... Read more »

Medications

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...pain/redness/swelling of the arms or legs bone/pelvis/hip pain signs of infection (e.g.,... Read more »

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