Women tend to experience hip pain more than men. There may be number of different causes of hip pain in women, and detecting the right one is the key to getting the best treatment.
When you visit your orthopedic doctor, the first thing they do is to confirm is it your hip actually causing the problem. Women might say they have hip pain, it could be pain in the side of the upper thigh or upper buttock, or they may be experiencing lower back pain.
Causes of hip pain in women
Hip pain is often felt in the groin or on the outside of the hip directly over where the hip joint (a ball-and-socket joint) is located. Among the most common causes of hip pain in women are:
Arthritis
This is one of the most common causes of hip pain in women, particularly osteoarthritis – the wear-and-tear kind that affects many people as they age. Arthritis pain is often felt in the front of your thigh or in the groin, because of stiffness or swelling in the joint.
Hip fractures
Hip fracture is common among older women especially those with decreased bone density. Hip fracture symptoms include: pain while standing or stretching your leg.
Tendinitis and bursitis
Many tendons around the hip connect the muscles to the joint. These tendons can easily become inflamed if you overuse them or participate in strenuous activities. One of the most common causes of tendinitis at the hip joint, is iliotibial band syndrome — the iliotibial band is the thick span of tissue that runs from the outer rim of your pelvis to the outside of your knee.
Hernia
Pregnant women can be susceptible to inguinal hernias because of the added pressure on the wall of their abdomen.
Gynecological and back issues
Gynecological issues in women can cause hip pain as well so it is important not to just assume that hip pain is caused by above mentioned reasons only.
Similarly pain from the spine and back can be felt around the buttocks and hip, like sciatica, a pinched nerve.
Hip pain treatment for women
Hip pain treatment totally depends on the diagnosis.
Excess weight can put pressure on the hip joint, so losing some weight can provide relief and help you avoid further problems. While some cases may require hip repair or hip replacement.
If you are looking for a hip pain treatment specialist in Ahmedabad, contact for an appointment.
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