|
There are a number of possible causes for groin pain. For athletes, pain in the groin usually means damage to muscles, ligaments or tendons in the vicinity where the legs connect to the hips. A "groin pull" is a fairly common sports injury that occurs when the muscles of the upper inner thigh (adductors) are overextended or stretched beyond their limits . If you have a groin pull, you often remember when and how it happened. Pain in the groin area is the classic symptom, although some swelling may also occur . Treatment of this type of pain is fairly simple: put some ice on it and let it rest. Compression can also be helpful, as is elevating the leg in which the injury has occurred. Any number of pain relievers, both over-the-counter and prescription, may be suggested by your physician . In addition to an adductor injury, painful groin may be a symptom of some other kind of problem. Possibilities include the following. Hernia - A hernia occurs when part of the body slides through a tear or opening in a part near it. This happens most frequently when part of the intestine bulges through an opening in the abdominal wall. A hernia can cause pain in the groin. Other symptoms of a hernia include swelling, nausea and vomiting. Soft tissue injuries - Muscles, ligaments and tendons in the abdomen wall can be injured or stretched too much. This is most likely to happen during vigorous exercise or playing sports . Swollen lymph nodes in the vicinity of the groin - When this happens, it causes pain in the groin and may be a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease. Testicular cancer - This topic has received a lot of attention the last few years because of Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. Armstrong not only survived testicular cancer, but he has become of the most successful and celebrated athletes on the planet. This fact should not fool anyone into thinking, however, that testicular cancer is easy to cure . Groin pain, lumps and swelling of the testicles may be signs of testicular cancer. Referred pain - When there is a problem with the lower back, the pain may travel along nerve pathways to other areas of the body, including the groin. Symptoms of referred pain from spinal problems may also include numbness, burning or stinging sensations, or a "pins and needles" feeling. Kidney stones - Pain from kidney stones often starts in the "flank" area, midway down the back and slightly to either side. But kidney stone pain can also find its way down into the groin. If you're feeling severe/stabbing/extreme pain in the mid-back which crosses down around abdomen and into the groin, it's probably because of a kidney stone or a related kidney problem. Orchitis - This condition causes the testicles to become inflamed and painful. Typically, it's an infection caused either by viruses or bacteria. Orchitis is a serious condition and it's important that you receive medical care as soon as you can. For information on a related topic, click on groin pain and groin pain in wowmen. The author is a former TV news anchor, medical reporter and radio talk show host.
Related Articles -
groin pain, pain causes, groin pain causes, pain,
| 
