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What Causes Upper Leg And Hip Pain?
Question: What may cause upper leg/hip pain. Sometimes it feels like a groin pull.
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm or electrolyte imbalance is the likely cause
Detailed Answer:
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Upper leg or hip pain can be caused due to muscle spasm or electrolyte imbalance. In such a case feeling groin pull is likely. Hot compress usually provides relief. Paracetamol/acetaminophen (OTC) or other prescription muscle relaxants may provide relief. In case of electrolyte imbalance, taking juicy fruits like citrus fruits should help.
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Muscle spasm or electrolyte imbalance is the likely cause
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Upper leg or hip pain can be caused due to muscle spasm or electrolyte imbalance. In such a case feeling groin pull is likely. Hot compress usually provides relief. Paracetamol/acetaminophen (OTC) or other prescription muscle relaxants may provide relief. In case of electrolyte imbalance, taking juicy fruits like citrus fruits should help.
Regards
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