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Morning joint stiffness, Pain or discomfort, Stiffness or decreased movement (Hip) and Stiffness or decreased movement (Thigh)

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms morning joint stiffness, pain or discomfort, stiffness or decreased movement (hip) and stiffness or decreased movement (thigh) including Osteoarthritis, Muscle strain, and Dermatomyositis.

There are 18 conditions associated with morning joint stiffness, pain or discomfort, stiffness or decreased movement (hip) and stiffness or decreased movement (thigh). The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.

  • Muscle strain

    Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.

  • Dermatomyositis

    Dermatomyositis is a condition that causes muscle swelling and weakness, and a rash on the face and joints.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

    Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and joint damage.

  • Tendinitis

    Tendinitis symptoms include muscle and tendon pain or stiffness close to a joint, and pain with movement.

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

    Legg-Calves-Perthes disease is a childhood condition that occurs in the hip causing gait problems and pain.

  • Bursitis (ischiogluteal)

    Ischiogluteal bursitis, a swelling of the bursa at the bottom of the pelvis, causes pain, redness and more.

  • Lumbar (low back) herniated disk

    A lumbar herniated disc is a condition of the lower spine causing low back pain, weakness, or numbness.

  • Phlebitis

    Phlebitis means inflammation of the veins, and can cause redness, itching, irritation, pain, and swelling.

  • Blood clot in the legs

    Blood clots in the leg can become very dangerous, symptoms include swelling, redness, tenderness in the leg.

  • Psoriatic arthritis

    Psoriatic arthritis most often causes swelling and joint pain in the fingers and toes.

  • Exercise or physical activity

    Exercise is vital for good health, but overdoing it can lead to muscle aches, dehydration, headache, and more.

  • Pseudogout

    Pseudogout is a type of arthritis similar to gout, where crystals form in the joints, causing swelling and pain.

  • Lumbar spinal stenosis

    Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet.

  • Hip (acetabular) labral tear

    A torn labrum can cause hip or groin pain; feeling like the hip is locking, catching or clicking, and more.

  • Broken (fractured) upper leg

    Symptoms of a broken thigh bone include severe pain, inability to move the leg, deformity, and swelling.

  • Osteomyelitis (bone infection)

    Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.

  • Shingles (herpes zoster)

    Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.