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    Pain in Upper Thigh: 9 causes, symptoms, and treatment - Healthline

    • Upper thigh pain may occur if you strain your hamstring muscle. But sometimes, it can indicate a serious condition such as a blood clot.
      Discomfort in your upper thigh, such as aching, b… See more

    What are the symptoms of upper thigh pain?

    Thigh pain can range from a mild ache to a sharp shooting sensation. It may also be accompanied by other symptoms, including:
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    What causes upper thigh pain?

    1. Meralgia paresthetica
    Caused by pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, meralgia paresthetica (MP) can cause tingling, numbness, and burning pai… See more

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    How will your doctor determine the cause of your thigh pain?

    Thigh pain can be anywhere above, within, or below the joint. The pain can be related to the joint or stem from a compressed nerve, for example.
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    How do you treat upper thigh pain?

    In most cases, thigh pain can be treated with home remedies such as:
    •rest
    •ice
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    Can a thigh strain cause pain above the knee?
    Muscle strains usually occur when a muscle is suddenly overstretched or overloaded which causes some of the muscle fibres to tear. Thigh strains usually cause sudden pain above the knee, often associated with a popping or snapping sensation at the time of injury. Bruising and swelling above the knee may develop over 24-48 hours.
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    What are the symptoms of upper thigh pain?
    What causes upper thigh pain?
    How will your doctor determine the cause of your thigh pain?
    How do you treat upper thigh pain?
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  1. Possible causes of pain in the thigh above the right knee include123:
    • Quadricep or hamstring tendonitis
    • Arthritis
    • Knee bursitis
    • Nerve compression
    • Soft tissue damage
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    Common causes of pain above your knee include quadricep or hamstring tendonitis, arthritis, and knee bursitis. Your knee is the largest joint in your body, formed where your femur and tibia meet. Injury or discomfort in and around your knee can result from either wear and tear or traumatic accidents.

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    Outer thigh pain can result from nerve compression, soft tissue damage, arthritis, and other causes. It can range from a mild, dull ache to severe and intense pain. Physical therapy and medications may help resolve it.

    Outer thigh pain: Causes, treatment, and …

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    Quadriceps tendinitis causes pain in the front of your knee, just above the kneecap. Usually, the pain is dull and gradually increases over time. The pain may get worse after sitting down for too long or jumping, squatting, and running. In some people, the pain might go away during activity and return when movement stops.

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    What causes pain above the knee and in the lower thigh?
    The most common cause of pain above the knee and in the lower thigh is quadriceps tendonitis. With quadriceps tendonitis, there is inflammation and degeneration of the tendon that attaches the quads muscles to the top of the kneecap. Quadriceps tendonitis usually causes tenderness and pain just above the knee cap that gets worse with activity.

    Pain Above Knee: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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    What causes aching in the thigh area?

    Dr. Himabindu Sreenivasulu

    MBBS · 1 years of exp

    There can be many possible causes of aching in the thigh area, including muscle strain or injury, overuse of the muscles during exercise, poor posture or body mechanics, nerve damage or compression, arthritis, and circulatory problems. Other potential causes may include infections, autoimmune disorders, or certain medications. A thorough medical evaluation, including a physical exam and diagnostic tests as needed, can help identify the underlying cause of thigh pain and determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
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    Can a thigh strain cause pain above the knee?
    Muscle strains usually occur when a muscle is suddenly overstretched or overloaded which causes some of the muscle fibres to tear. Thigh strains usually cause sudden pain above the knee, often associated with a popping or snapping sensation at the time of injury. Bruising and swelling above the knee may develop over 24-48 hours.

    Pain Above Knee: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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    What causes pain above the knee?
    Use this chart as a guide to possible reasons for your pain. Pain above your knee can be caused by: Quadricep or hamstring tendinitis: Tendinitis happens when the tendons that attach muscles to your bones (quadriceps and hamstrings) become inflamed. Arthritis: Knee arthritis happens when the cartilage supporting your knee joint wears out.

    Knee Pain Location Chart: What Knee Pain May Indicate - Healthline

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    What are thigh pain symptoms?
    Thigh pain symptoms can develop acutely or can be a chronic problem that worsens over time, and they can occur in different parts of the thigh, like the front, back, or side. Thigh pain can have a variety of causes ranging from acute injury to an underlying medical condition.

    Front, Inner, Upper and Outer Thigh Pain Causes & Treatments | Buoy

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    I have a swollen and tight feeling behind my right knee. What could it be?

    Dr. Sanju Sarangan

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 2 years of exp

    The swollen knee can either be oedema due to fluid collection or trauma-induced. The cause of a swollen knee can be due to various reasons, some of which are fractures, wear and tear, ligament tear, meniscus damage, cysts, gout, arthritis, Bakers cyst, bursitis and tumors. Proper history is required to make an accurate diagnosis. A proper CT scan, MRI, X-ray or ultrasound is required for further help in diagnosing.
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    Knee Pain Location Chart: What Knee Pain May …

    Mar 1, 2023 · Pain above the knee. Pain above your knee can be caused by: Quadricep or hamstring tendinitis: Tendinitis happens when the tendons that attach muscles to your bones (quadriceps and...

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    Pain in upper thigh: Causes, treatment, and prevention

    Nov 28, 2023 · Upper thigh pain may be caused by a minor injury to the thigh muscle or an underlying condition such as fibromyalgia or arthritis. In more …

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      Pain Above Knee: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

      Apr 1, 2019 · Common causes of pain above your knee include quadricep or hamstring tendonitis, arthritis, and knee bursitis. Your knee is the largest …

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        Pain Above Knee: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain …

        Learn about the common causes of pain above the knee, such as tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, ITBS and muscle strains. Find out how to diagnose and treat top of knee pain with exercises, rest, ice, compression and elevation.

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        These Leg Pain Symptoms Can Be an Urgent Problem

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        Front, Inner, Upper and Outer Thigh Pain Causes

        May 2, 2024 · Thigh pain can be caused by joint or muscle damage, problems with blood flow, nerve injuries or underlying medical conditions. Learn about 9 thigh pain causes.

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        Oct 3, 2024 · Thigh pain can cause you to have difficulty walking, running, or climbing stairs. Sometimes inner thigh pain or upper thigh pain can occur after trauma or an injury. Other times, it may be linked to an underlying health …

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