Symptom Checker

  • When to seek medical advice

  • Seek medical care immediately if:

    • You're unable to bear weight or you feel your leg won't support you
    • You've fallen or had an accident and wonder if your hip may be broken
    • You've fallen or had an accident and your hip is more painful the next day
    • You have osteoporosis and have injured your hip in a fall

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Hip pain

Find possible causes of hip pain based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.

  • Dull

  • Sudden and intense

  • Everyday activities

  • Injury

  • Medication

  • Overuse

  • Bruising and swelling

  • Decreased range of motion

  • Fatigue and weakness

  • Inability to bear weight

  • Locking or catching

  • Shortening or turning of affected leg

  • Applying pressure or trying to bear weight

  • Change in weather

  • Movement

  • Rest or inactivity

 

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