Groin pain
Groin pain: Introduction
The groin is the joint between the hip and the upper leg.
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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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Stories from Users for Groin pain
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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
- Examine the skin of leg for any evidence of infection which may be draining to the groin lymph nodes
- Examine all other lymph nodes
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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.
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including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Groin pain
Groin pain: Comorbid Symptoms
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Groin pain
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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?
Why: to determine if acute or chronic.
- Is it unilateral or bilateral?
- Is it intermittent or constant?
Why: 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?
Why: e.g. athletic groin injury including muscle and tendon strains and overuse injuries such as tendonitis.
- Risk factors for hernia?
Why: 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?
Why: may suggest psoas abscess, pyelonephritis, septic arthritis of the hip.
- Vomiting?
Why: may suggest strangulated hernia or obstructed hernia.
- Hip, back or Pelvis pain?
Why: pain from the lumbosacral spine, hip or pelvis may be referred to the groin.
- Symptoms of inguinal hernia?
Why: 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)?
Why: e.g. the groin lump becomes very painful and tender. The overlying skin becomes red, tense and warm.
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Groin pain
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- HIP PAIN
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Hip Pain
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- HIP PAIN
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Hip Pain
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- HIP PAIN
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Groin pain: Undiagnosed Conditions
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
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- Chronic Pain Disorders -- serious medical disorders that may be undiagnosed:
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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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causes of Groin pain
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 26
causes of Groin pain that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
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.
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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 painAntithrombin Deficiency
... groin painAntithrombin Deficiency, type I
... groin painAntithrombin Deficiency, type II
... groin painG
Glomerulonephritis
... groin painGonionemus poisoning
... loin painI
IgA nephropathy
... loin painInguinal hernia
... groin painO
Osteoarthritis, Hip
... groin painP
Precalicial canalicular ectasia
... loin painU
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 (8 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Groin pain:
Pain (5817 causes), Groin symptoms (45 causes), Sensations (6093 causes), Nerve symptoms (6441 causes), Common symptoms (7993 causes)
Symptoms related to Groin pain:
Testicle pain (11 causes), Hip pain (64 causes), Leg pain (92 causes), Groin symptoms (45 causes), Groin swelling (15 causes), Groin injury, Hip condition, Hip injury, Pelvis fracture, Hernia, Inguinal hernia, Swollen groin lymph nodes, Spinal disc disease, Referred pain Kidney stone, Referred testicular pain, Referred scrotum pain, Testicular injury, Orchitis
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