US Medical Term · symptoms
Hip Pain
Dolor de cadera
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Hip Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor de cadera |
| Chinese (中文) | 髖部疼痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 고관절 통증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau hông |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit sa balakang |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor no quadril |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดสะโพก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 股関節の痛み |
What it means
Hip pain is discomfort in or around the hip joint, which connects the thigh bone to the pelvis. The pain may be felt in the groin, outer hip, buttock, or thigh. Common causes include arthritis, bursitis, muscle or tendon strain, labral tears, fractures (especially in older adults after a fall), and sciatica. Hip pain can make it difficult to walk, climb stairs, or put weight on that leg. Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy help many cases. Seek prompt care if the pain follows a fall or injury, the hip appears deformed, or you cannot move the leg or put any weight on it.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have hip pain that makes it hard for me to walk for long periods.
Tengo dolor de cadera que me dificulta caminar por períodos prolongados.
My hip pain is worse in the morning but gets a little better after I move around.
Mi dolor de cadera es peor por la mañana pero mejora un poco después de moverme.
I fell and now I have severe hip pain and cannot put weight on my leg.
Me caí y ahora tengo un dolor severo en la cadera y no puedo apoyar peso en la pierna.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M25 Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classifiedRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026