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Monday, October, 26, 2009

What Causes Pain In Groin

Health Encyclopedia: Groin Pain

Alternative Names

Pain - groin; Lower abdominal pain; Genital pain; Perineal pain


Home Care

Home care depends on the cause. Follow your health care provider's recommendations.

  • For groin pain caused by a hernia, a compression belt may help, surgery may be recommended in some cases.
  • For groin pain caused by enlarged lymph glands, appropriate treatment will depend on the cause.
  • For groin pain caused by a kidney stone, medical or surgical managemen...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Referred Pain and Osteoarthritis
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...you to not try and "self-diagnose" arthritis pain. Groin pain may be caused by a multitude of... Read more »

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MS and Like Diseases Get Short Shrift In “Health Care” Debate
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...includes the cost of aroma health therapy for chronic groin pain, Oriental health massage for... Read more »

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Genital Bumps, Lesions, Sores, Warts, Scabs and Ulcers in Men
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

About once or twice a month, I see a young male in his late teens or early 20s who come to me to... Read more »

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Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis
By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

"My doctor said to exercise and lose weight, but I can't exercise because it is too painful!" ... Read more »

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Put “ICE” in Your Cell Phone
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

No, this is not a new way to keep cool on these blistering hot days; nor will it damage your... Read more »

Health Guide

Groin pain
Alternative Names Pain - groin; Lower abdominal pain; Genital pain; Perineal pain Considerations The area where the abdomen ends and the legs... Read more »
Femoral hernia
...Alternative Names Femorocele; Enteromerocele; Crural hernia Symptoms Groin discomfort or groin pain aggravated by bending or lifting Tender lump in the groin or upper... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on the stage of the virus, the initial or primary outbreak, and recurrence. Both herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 produce similar symptoms, but they can differ in... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Diagnosis
Evidence suggests that PAD is greatly under diagnosed. Many patients do not report symptoms, or may not even have symptoms. People should be checked for peripheral artery disease if they... Read more »

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Medications

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...Pronounced: (al-PROS-ta-dil) Side Effects Penis/testicle/groin pain, minor bleeding or... Read more »

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