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Groin pain - Overview

Alternative Names

Pain - groin; Lower abdominal pain; Genital pain; Perineal pain

Definition of Groin pain:

Groin pain refers to discomfort in the area where the abdomen ends and the legs begin. This article focuses on groin pain in men.

Considerations:

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.

Common 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

Reviewed last on: 7/23/2007
Marc Greenstein, DO, Urologist, North Jersey Center for Urologic Care, Denville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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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