Groin pain
Definition
Groin pain refers to discomfort in the area where the abdomen ends and the legs begin. This article focuses on groin pain in men.
Alternative Names
Pain - groin; Lower abdominal pain; Genital pain; Perineal painConsiderations
In males, the terms "groin" and "testicle" are sometimes used interchangeably. But what causes pain in one won't necessarily do so in the other.
Causes
Common causes of groin pain in men include:
- Enlarged lymph glands
- Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis)
- Hernia
- Inflammation
- Kidney stone
- Leydig cell tumor (testicular tumor)
- Muscle pull
- Orchitis (inflammation of the testicle)
- Testicular torsion
- Superficial skin infection
References
Ferri FF. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2007: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2007.
Wein AJ. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.
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