Groin Pain (Male)

Refers to pain where your upper thigh, inner thigh, and abdomen meet

Groin pain refers to discomfort or aching in the area where your thigh and abdomen meet, this is not to be confused with testicular pain, although pain in the testicles can cause issues that will lead to groin pain.

The most common cause of groin pain is a strain in a muscle, ligament, or tendon. These injuries often occur during intense physical activity due to overextension. When your muscles stretch beyond their normal range of motion, the muscle fibres tear causing you physical pain and discomfort. You can combat the risks of strain with a proper warm up and cool down, wearing supportive gear where possible, and by reducing the amount of physical activity and stress you put on your muscles, particularly those that have been injured previously.

What causes Groin Pain (Male)?

These include:

Hernia – Bulge in your groin or scrotum caused by fat or intestine pushing through a weak spot in your muscle.

Prostatitis – Inflammation of the prostate gland.

Epididymitis – Swelling of the epididymis (tube that stores sperm).

Orchitis – Swelling in one or both testicles .

Kidney Stones – Small crystals that form in your kidneys and get stuck in tubes leading to your bladder .

Testicular Cancer – Rare form of cancer that can cause a painful lump in or on your testicle, if found early it is almost always treated and cured.

Hip Conditions - Diseases of the hip, such as arthritis, which can present as groin pain.

What can you do at home?

If you believe that your groin pain is likely a result of overexertion during recent physical activity, there are several things you can do at home to help alleviate the discomfort.

Take pain relievers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.
Use an ice pack on the area to reduce inflammation, covering the ice pack in a towel, apply to the injured area 20 minutes at a time, 2 to 4 times a day.
Rest, avoid physical activity as much as possible.

You should also seek further medical attention if you experience any of the following:

You should seek immediate medical attention if your groin pain is accompanied by any of the following:

Intense testicle pain that comes on suddenly
Pain in your abdomen, chest, or back
Nausea, vomiting, fever

You should schedule an appointment with your GP if:

Your groin pain is causing you severe discomfort
Your symptoms have continued for more than a few days
You notice blood in your urine
You notice swelling or a lump in your testicle

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Possible Causes and Related Conditions

Avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue due to limited blood flow)
Avulsion fracture (ligament or tendon pulled from the bone)
Bursitis (joint inflammation)
Epididymitis (testicle inflammation)
Hydrocele (fluid buildup that causes swelling of the scrotum)
Inguinal hernia
Kidney stones
Mumps
Muscle strain
Orchitis (inflamed testicle)
Osteoarthritis (disease causing the breakdown of joints)
Pinched nerve
Piriformis syndrome
Retractile testicle (testicle that moves between the scrotum and abdomen)
Sciatica
Scrotal masses
Spermatocele (fluid buildup in the testicle)
Sprains
Stress fractures
Swollen lymph nodes
Tendinitis
Testicular cancer
Testicular torsion (twisted testicle)
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum)