What does it feel like?
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See a GP or physio first if you have any of these
- A fall, then you cannot put weight on the leg
- Severe hip pain that started suddenly, with no fall
- A hot, swollen hip, or fever with hip pain
- A painful groin lump with nausea or vomiting
- Numbness around genitals or bottom, or bladder or bowel changes
- Pain at night, or pain not linked to movement
- Weight loss you cannot explain, with the pain
- Hip pain in a child, or a child who limps
General information, not a diagnosis. Not reviewed by a physiotherapist. The pages the text was checked against are listed under each cause.