Groin Pain
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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.

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Groin swelling on standing

• Abdominal pain

• Pelvic pain

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.

• Ischemic Colitis
• Cystitis
• Endometriosis

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.

• Ovarian Hemorrhage
• Iliopsoas Abscess
• Acute Appendicitis