What Causes Intermittent Pain In Left Thigh And Groin Area?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

Question: I'm a XXXXXXX female with intermittent pain in my left thigh & groin area. I don't know if it is something that I should see my Dr about. It reoccur every few months. Painful, Sometime have muscle spasms & difficulty standing, walking & getting into or out of the shower or car, anything that requires I lift my leg higher than just walking

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of Hip joint arthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking Health care magic forum.

I have gone through your query.Considering your symptoms and age group your problem can be most likely hip joint arthritis.An orthopedic examination followed by X ray of hip joint can rule out the condition.If it is arthritis and on early stages conservative treatments like NSAID group drugs.Local capsaicin application,supplements like glucosamine and corticosteroid injections locally will be helpful.If it is in late stage then prosthetic joint replacement is the best option.
Other conditions which can give symptoms like this is intervertebral disc prolapse or sciatica.A physical examination by orthopedician will give clue for that if it is that.Vitamin B12 deficiency is another condition which you can get that.Vitamin B12 level should be checked to rule out that.
Hope this may help you.Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

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