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When to see a doctor
By Mayo Clinic staffSeek immediate medical attention if you have:
- Groin pain along with back, abdomen or chest pain
- Sudden, severe testicle pain
- Testicle pain accompanied by nausea, fever, chills or blood in the urine
Schedule a doctor's visit if you have:
- Severe groin pain
- Groin pain that doesn't improve with home treatment within a few days
- Mild testicle pain lasting longer than a few days
- A lump or swelling in or around a testicle
- Intermittent intense pain along the lower side of your abdomen (flank) that may radiate along your groin and into your testicle
- Blood in your urine
Self-care
If your groin pain is caused by a strain or sprain, these self-care measures may help:
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
- Place an ice pack or bag of frozen peas on the sore area for 20 to 30 minutes two to four times a day.
References
- Sherman V, et al. Sports hernia. In: Brunicardi FC, et al. Schwartz's Principles of Surgery. 9th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2010. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=5031383. Accessed Dec. 21, 2010.
- Ferrri FF. Groin pain, active patient. In: Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2011. Philadelphia, Pa. Mosby Elsevier; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/page.do?eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00042-1--s0225&isbn=978-0-323-05610-6&sid=1098001856&type=bookPage§ionEid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00042-1--s0225&uniqId=230457697-3#4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00042-1--s0225. Accessed Dec. 22, 2010.
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