Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

Thigh pain can be caused by muscle strains, joint issues, or nerve problems. Blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis, can lead to thigh pain. Thigh pain can also be a sign of infection or cancer.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...