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Hi , i'm having pain when i move my leg outward and inward and sometimes climbing up stairs. the pain seems to be deep inside where my inner thigh/hip meets, and feels like a sharp pain with those movements. no swelling noticed, but i am overweight.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Groin pain: Pain in that area on hip movements can be due to an inguinal ligament or muscle strain or from hip joint arthritis or bursitis. A hernia can also occur in that region. Your physician can get a good idea of the cause by examination of the groin and by manipulations of the hip joint.

Answered 8/9/2017

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A member asked:

Hi , i'm having pain when i move my leg outward and inward and sometimes climbing up stairs. the pain seems to be deep inside where my inner thigh/hip meets, and feels like a sharp pain with those movements. no swelling noticed, but i am overweight.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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