Hip pain may be caused by arthritis, injuries or other conditions.

Arthritis

  1. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  2. Osteoarthritis
  3. Psoriatic arthritis
  4. Rheumatoid arthritis
  5. Septic arthritis

Injuries

  1. Bursitis
  2. Dislocation: First aid
  3. Hip fracture
  4. Hip labral tear
  5. Inguinal hernia
  6. Sprains (and strains)
  7. Tendinitis

Pinched nerves

  1. Meralgia paresthetica (also called lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment)
  2. Sacroiliitis
  3. Sciatica

Cancer

  1. Bone metastasis (advanced cancer that has spread to the bones)
  2. Bone cancer
  3. Leukemia

Other conditions

  1. Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
  2. Fibromyalgia
  3. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (in children)
  4. Osteomyelitis
  5. Osteoporosis
  6. Synovitis

Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.