Groin Pain
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Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Groin pain refers to pain or discomfort in the area where the abdomen ends and the legs begin. It can be aching, sharp, or dull in nature.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Groin swelling on standing
- Abdominal pain
- Pelvic pain
Possible Causes
Generally, Groin pain can be related to:
- Genital Herpes
This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It causes small, painful blisters on the private parts.
- Lumbar Vertebrae Disk Herniation
Also known as a slipped disc, this condition is characterized by injury to the cushioning discs between the spinal bones in the lower back (lumbar vertabrae) that causes the disc to bulge outward or rupture. The disc bulge puts pressure on adjacent nerves, which causes pain, leg weakness, or numbness. Poor posture, exercising with incorrect form, or occasionally benign non-lifting movement are some possible causes of this disorder.
Round Ligament Pain
This condition occurs during pregnancy, particularly in the second trimester, when women experience sharp pain in the groin or lower abdominal area. It is caused by the stretching of the round ligament, which supports the growing uterus during pregnancy.
- Cystitis
- Cervical Cancer
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Groin pain may be related to these serious diseases:
- Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia
An incarcerated inguinal hernia is a hernia of the small or large intestine that gets stuck in the groin or scrotum due to swelling and cannot be pushed back into the abdomen. It can lead to a strangulated hernia, where the blood supply to the intestine in the hernia gets cut off, causing complications.
- Iliopsoas Abscess
- Ovarian Hemorrhage
- Acute Appendicitis
- Peritonitis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Are you experiencing groin pain?
- When did you start feeling groin pain?
- On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your groin pain?
- How long do your episodes of groin pain typically last?
- Have you had groin pain before?
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References
de Sa D, Hölmich P, Phillips M, Heaven S, Simunovic N, Philippon MJ, Ayeni OR. Athletic groin pain: a systematic review of surgical diagnoses, investigations and treatment. Br J Sports Med. 2016 Oct;50(19):1181-6. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095137. Epub 2016 May 6. PMID: 27153868.
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/19/1181
Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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