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Contents: Groin pain

Introduction: Groin pain

The groin is the joint between the hip and the upper leg. Some people incorrectly say "groin pain" when they really mean testicle pain.

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Causes of Groin pain:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Groin pain. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Groin pain:

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Groin pain: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Groin pain, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Groin pain

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Diagnostic Guides for Groin pain

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Groin pain from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Groin pain. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Groin pain

Medical Books Excerpts

Hip Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"

GROIN MASS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

HIP PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

GROIN PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

Hip Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"

Hip Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Diagnostic tests for Groin pain:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Groin pain. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Look and feel for any obvious swelling in the groin. If not apparent, asking the person to cough may make the lump appear and suggests a hernia. If the lump expands with coughing and there is a cough impulse this usually suggests an inguinal hernia
    • Determine if the lump is reducible which suggests a femoral or inguinal hernia
    • Observe the skin overlying the groin lump. If red may suggest a strangulated hernia or abscess
    • Feel for pulsatility of the lump which suggests femoral artery aneurysm

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Groin pain. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had the groin pain? - to determine if acute or chronic.
  • Is it unilateral or bilateral?
  • Is it intermittent or constant? - if intermittent this may suggest the groin lump is reducible and thus should consider a femoral or inguinal hernia.
  • History of trauma or injury to the area? - e.g. athletic groin injury including muscle and tendon strains and overuse injuries such as tendonitis.
  • Risk factors for hernia? - e.g. heavy lifting work, chronic bronchitis with persistent coughing, constipation, difficulty passing urine.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Groin pain) may include:

  • Fever? - may suggest psoas abscess, pyelonephritis, septic arthritis of the hip.
  • Vomiting? - may suggest strangulated hernia or obstructed hernia.
  • Hip, back or Pelvis pain? - pain from the lumbosacral spine, hip or pelvis may be referred to the groin.
  • Symptoms of inguinal hernia? - e.g. dragging, aching sensation in the groin that gets worse as the day passes. Sometimes there is nil discomfort. The groin lump may get smaller when laying down and you may be able to push the lump away.
  • Symptoms of a strangulated hernia (when the blood supply to the contents of the hernia is cut off)? - e.g. the groin lump becomes very painful and tender. The overlying skin becomes red, tense and warm.

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Medications or substances causing Groin pain:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Groin pain as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

  • Testosterone
  • Androderm Transdermal System
  • Androgel
  • Striant
  • Testin

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Organs affected by Groin pain:

The list of organs typically affected by Groin pain may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Groin pain

The list below shows some of the causes of Groin pain mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Groin pain?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Groin pain. Of the 27 causes of Groin pain that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 23 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 27 causes of Groin pain

Conditions listing symptoms: Groin pain:

The following list of conditions have 'Groin pain' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm ... groin pain

    G

  • Glomerulonephritis ... groin pain

    I

  • IgA nephropathy ... loin pain
  • Inguinal hernia ... groin pain

    K

  • Kidney stones ... groin pain

    M

  • Medullary Sponge Kidney ... loin pain

    N

  • Nephritis ... loin pain

    O

  • Osteoarthritis, Hip ... groin pain

    P

  • Pyelonephritis ... groin pain, loin pain

    U

  • Urinary disorders ... Loin pain
  • Urinary system cancer ... Loin pain

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    • Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Groin pain?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Groin pain, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Groin pain:

    Subtypes of Groin pain:

    Loin pain (6 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Groin pain:

    Pain (2937 causes), Groin symptoms (38 causes), Sensations (3159 causes), Nerve symptoms (3452 causes), Common symptoms (4528 causes)

    Symptoms related to Groin pain:

    Testicle pain (11 causes), Hip pain (59 causes), Leg pain (75 causes), Groin symptoms (38 causes), Groin swelling (13 causes)

    Groin pain as a disease:

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