Injuries and Conditions Causing Hip Pain in Women

The hip joint is one of the largest joint in human body that facilitates a larger range of motion while bearing the weight of the whole body. It is made up of ball and socket joint. Hip pain is a common problem occuring in women. There are many causes of hip pain and identifying the right one is the key to receiving the best treatment.

Hip pain is generally caused inflamed or strained tissues such as tendons and it often subsides within a few days. Some specific conditions causes long term hip pain. Hip pain can be experienced in the groin area, down the front of the leg and in the knee. Sometimes knee pain is the symptom of hip pain.Let us know what are the major conditions that causes hip pain in women:

Arthritis – Osteoarthritis is one of the major reasons causing chronic hip pain in women. It is the wearing and tearing of the ball and socket joint with age.

Hip fractures – Hip fracture is very common in old age women, particularly those suffering from osteoporosis or low bone density. Symptoms of hip fracture are pain while striaghtening, standing and lifting your legs.

Hernia – Inguinal and femoral hernias in the groin area oftenly referred as sports hernias causes frontal hip pain in women. Pregnant women are more susceptible to get inguinal hernias due to the increased pressure on the abdominal wall.

Bursitis and tendonitis – Hip muscles are connected to the joint through numerous tendons. Strenous activities or overuse of these tendons can cause  inflammation. Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the most common causes of tendonitis at the hip joint particularly in runners. Bursitis is another common reasons of hip pain in women.

Gynecological issues can cause hip pain in women. Bursitis, arthritis or tendonitis can not only be assumed as the cause of hip pain. Based on the age and other health issues, the hip pain can be caused due to some other reasons as well. Endometriosis is a condition which causes pelvic tenderness and is described by some women as hip pain.

Treatment of hip pain is based on the diagnosis. The hip pain caused due to overuse or sports injuries  can be usually treated with rest, heat and anti-inflammatory medicines.

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