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Groin pain refers to discomfort in the area where the abdomen ends and the legs begin. This article focuses on groin pain in men.
Alternative NamesPain - groin; Lower abdominal pain; Genital pain; Perineal pain
ConsiderationsIn males, the terms "groin" and "testicle" are sometimes used interchangeably. But what causes pain in one won't necessarily do so in the other.
Common CausesCommon causes of groin pain in men include:
- Enlarged lymph glands
- Epididymitis(inflammation of the epididymis)
- Hernia
- Inflammation of the large or small intestine
- Kidney stone
- Leydig cell tumor (testicular tumor)
- Muscle strain
- Orchitis(inflammation of the testicle)
- Superficial skin infection
- Testicular torsion
- urinary tract infection
Home care depends on the underlying cause. Follow your health care provider's recommendations.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if:
- You have persistent and unexplained groin pain, particularly if it is a burning pain
- Pain affects only one testicle for more than 3 hours
- Physical changes have occurred in the area, such as a testicular mass or skin discoloration
- There is blood in the urine
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history and symptoms, such as:
- Have you had an injury recently?
- Has there been a change in your activity, especially a recent strain, heavy lifting, or similar activity?
- When did the groin pain start?
- Is it increasing?
- Is it always present?
- What other symptoms do you have? For example, a groin lump, fever, swollen glands, or blood in the urine.
- Have you been exposed to any sexually transmitted diseases?
The physical examination will include examination of the groin area. A hidden hernia can be found in men by inserting one finger into the upper part of the scrotum while asking the patient to cough. Coughing raises the pressure in the abdomen and pushes your intestine into any hernia opening.
Tests that may be performed include:
- Blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) or blood differential
- Ultrasound or other radiologic exam
- Urinalysis
Gerber GS, Brendler CB. Evaluation of the urologic patient: History, physical examination, and the urinalysis. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 3.
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∙ 12y agoGroin pain refers to discomfort in the area where the abdomen ends and the legs begin. This article focuses on groin pain in men.
Alternative NamesPain - groin; Lower abdominal pain; Genital pain; Perineal pain
ConsiderationsIn males, the terms "groin" and "testicle" are sometimes used interchangeably. But what causes pain in one won't necessarily cause pain in the other.
Common CausesCommon causes of groin pain in men include:
- Enlarged lymph glands
- Epididymitis(inflammation of the epididymis)
- Hernia
- Inflammation of the large or small intestine
- Kidney stone
- Leydig cell tumor (testicular tumor)
- Muscle strain
- Orchitis(inflammation of the testicle)
- Skin infection
- Testicular torsion
- Urinary tract infection
Home care depends on the cause. Follow your health care provider's recommendations.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if:
- You have persistent and unexplained groin pain, especially if it is a burning pain
- You have pain with swelling of the scrotum
- Pain affects only one testicle for more than 3 hours
- Physical changes have occurred in the area, such as a testicular growth or change in skin color
- There is blood in your urine
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history and symptoms, such as:
- Have you had an injury recently?
- Has there been a change in your activity, especially a recent strain, heavy lifting, or similar activity?
- When did the groin pain start?
- Is it increasing?
- Is it always present?
- What other symptoms do you have? For example, a groin lump, fever, swollen glands, or blood in the urine.
- Have you been exposed to any sexually transmitted diseases?
The physical examination will include examination of the groin area. A hidden hernia can be found by inserting one finger into the upper part of the scrotum while you cough. Coughing raises the pressure in the abdomen and pushes your intestine into any hernia opening.
Tests that may be performed include:
- Blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) or blood differential
- Ultrasound or other scan
- Urinalysis
Gerber GS, Brendler CB. Evaluation of the urologic patient: History, physical examination, and the urinalysis. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 3.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/16/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What does it mean if you have a sore groin?
sore groin ,groin muscle pain
What type of health problems arise from groin pain?
There are many serious problems that may arise from groin pain. Increased pain over time in the groin area could signify a STD (sexually transmitted disease).
What are the common treatments for groin pain?
Groin pain usually results from straining or pulling a groin muscle. There are many different ways to treat such pain. However, the best method is to rest, use ice, compress and then elevate.
Is groin pain a warning sign of a serious ailment?
Groin pain could be a warning sign of serious ailment problem. But groin pain could also be a warning sign for other things too. You should probably go to the doctor is the pain becomes too unbearable.
Why does your groin sweat smell like pus?
It is an infection.The terms "testicle pain" and "groin pain" are sometimes used interchangeably. But groin pain occurs in the fold of skin between the thigh and abdomen not in the testicle. The causes of groin pain are different from the causes of testicle pain.If you Orchitis is one of the causes.You can take diureitc anti-inflammatory pill to cure orchitis.
Can coughing cause groin pain?
Yes
Why would a man have Pain in lower back and groin male?
The nerves that connect the groin area pass though the area in the lower back. It is not uncommon, for example, for males to experience testicle and back pain at the same time.
Would using ice be a suitable treatment for groin pain?
Ice would be very suitable. Ice has the properties to dull pain, which could be very helpful for groin pain. You can also use heat to help melt the pain away.
What causes groin pain in women?
mostly during the menstruation cycle causes the most pain
Groin Pain in Women: Causes?
When groin pain occurs in an individual, the cause can greatly vary between women and men; for instance, conditions affecting genitalia are likely to contribute to the pain. While men suffer groin pain due to underlying problems with male genitalia, women could have a few potential causes which are not related to gynecological reasons whatsoever. One of the most common reasons that women suffer from groin pain includes suffering an injury in the hip joint. While this means that the injury has occurred in an entirely different area, the pain can still easily be found within the groin area, which is due to something called referred pain. Women often suffer an injury to the hip joint due to repeatedly executing the same repetitive movement and overdoing it. Alternatively, direct trauma can cause injury to the area. A hernia can also be the source of groin pain in women. This is when one of the internal organs manages to burst through its tissue, poking at the lining of the abdomen, and this most frequently occurs with the intestine. This will usually result in an abdominal lump that is both visible and palpable. Due to the close proximity with the groin, pain in the groin will typically be felt. Ovarian cysts might also be a source of groin pain in women. These are tiny sacs that, as the name suggests, can develop directly on the ovaries. While they will not often manifest any symptoms, larger sacs will produce pain in the groin area. More severe instances of ovarian cysts can result in the sacs becoming filled with blood and bursting, which causes internal bleeding. Other potential causes for groin pain in women can include rashes to the groin area, as well as a yeast infection, which occurs when too much fungus accumulates within the vagina, causing a rash in the area of the groin. Finally, another source of rash would be ringworm, a type of skin infection that -- again -- occurs with fungus, which leads to redness, severe itching and groin pain in general. Whatever the cause of the groin pain, it is best to figure out the source and treat that to fix the pain in the groin.
Where is the groin located?
Groin is a junction each side of the body where the lower abdomen joins the top of the thighs. He is a dull pain in his groin.
Causes of groin pain?
As odd as this may seem, it could actually be from a cut or abrasion below the groin area, such as on the legs. There are glands in the groin area that can be affected by something like that. But you need to see your doctor for an examination, since there are a number of things that could cause this.
