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Here are a few commonly found causes of pain in upper part of the thigh: Hamstring Injury: One of the major causes behind upper thigh pain is hamstring injury and the resultant muscle pain is felt at the back side of the thigh. The hamstring muscle is a vital thigh muscle which starts from buttock and ends at the back of the knee.
Some causes of upper thigh pain include: People who exercise every day may damage the muscles through overuse. Such pain may come with swelling and cramps. Individuals suffering with peripheral arterial disease can experience pain as a result of hardened veins or blood clots. Deep vein thrombosis is a rare, but serious, cause of upper thigh pain. It often arises following a period of sitting or lying down for a long time. In some cases, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus cause thigh pain.