Two of the most common types of faucets on the market today are cartridge and ball faucets. Cartridge faucets have a hollow metal or plastic cartridge insert that seals against the spout or faucet body. Depending on how a series of holes in the cartridge align with the stem, water is mixed and controlled. Drips usually mean the cartridge needs replacing.
Bone infection is also a common cause of front thigh pain. It occurs as a result of bacteria that affects long bones. Normally, bone infection or osteomyelitis can be chronic or acute, and it is characterized by tenderness of the muscle, inflammation of the affected bone and pain when sitting.
Upper thigh pain symptoms can include pain in hamstrings (back of thigh) or on the outside or inside of the quadriceps (thigh muscle). Other symptoms can include a burning sensation or numbness and aching in the groin or buttocks area. The pain or numbness usually occurs on only one side of the body.