Groin pain

If scar tissue has already formed, the only true way to address the underlying cause is through surgery, which, ironically, can lead to even more scarring... 😁

Sam Hall15 said:If you’re dealing with scar tissue buildup, surgery is pretty much your only real shot at an etiological fix—but here’s the kicker: the procedure itself can paradoxically trigger even more scarring. It's a bit of a Catch-22. 😁

Antiša, can keloids actually happen because of a messy stitch job, or is it possible for them to pop up regardless of how perfect the surgeon's work was?

Listen up, everyone. I was outside a few minutes ago when I suddenly sprinted. During that burst of speed, I felt a sharp pain in my groin area—right at the top of my leg. Now, I need to know: is this sudden movement actually capable of causing this, or is there something else going on? It hurts whenever I run or stand up quickly!?

Bradley Kelly7 said:So now I'm wondering—could that pain have come from that sudden movement? Or is it something else? It's actually hurting a bit whenever I go for a run or stand up too fast...

Yeah, most likely just a pulled muscle. Try icing it, take it easy for a bit, and you should be feeling better in a few days...

Maybe it was just a sudden jerk, but I think I actually hurt myself too while riding my bike. I hit a pothole and slammed right onto the seat... I couldn't even ride or stand up for a second! It passed pretty quickly though, but man, I honestly thought my leg was going to snap 😂😂🤣🤣😍😍

Bradley Kelly7 said:Hey everyone—so, just a few minutes ago I was out for a quick bit and ended up sprinting pretty hard, and right in that moment, I felt this sudden... Man, I am hurting. So, I'm talking about the groin area—you know, right where the leg meets the torso. Now, I’ve been sitting here wondering... is it actually possible for that kind of pain to be coming from that? I guess you could say things are moving way too fast right now. Or maybe it's just something else entirely, but honestly, my side is killing me a little bit right now when... I’m out here sprinting around like a maniac and then I just bolt straight up out of nowhere.!?

I went through something pretty similar when I tried to go full sprint right out of the gym after finishing my pushups, but man, my lower back just absolutely wrecked me. I ended up slathering on some Advil gel about four times, spacing it out every three hours or so, then just crashed and slept the whole thing off, which luckily was enough to finally kill the pain.

Bradley Kelly7 said:Hey everyone—so, I was just out for a quick bit a few minutes ago when I suddenly sprinted, and right in that moment, I felt this sharp pain in my leg—specifically the groin area, near the top of the thigh. Now, I’m wondering—could that pain have been caused by that sudden burst of movement or is it something else? It’s still stinging a little whenever I run or stand up quickly!?

Honestly, it doesn't sound too serious—it sounds like you just overstretched some soft tissue. I'd suggest massaging the area with an anti-inflammatory cream, or maybe just applying a cold compress and doing some very gentle stretching. After a couple of days, you might want to track down a physical therapist—they can pinpoint exactly what happened and give you a proper stretching routine to follow. Good luck!

My bad if I’m double-posting here or if this has already been covered—if so, please just point me in the right direction or let me know in the replies.
So, look, I’ve dealt with this pain in my right—actually, wait, left—groin area before. It used to flare up and then just vanish after a couple of days. It wasn't exactly "call an ambulance" level, but there were moments where it hit so hard I could barely stay standing. Being as stubborn as I am, I refused to see a doctor. Even my mom was convinced it might be appendicitis. Anyway, it cleared up for about a month and a half... but today, the pain is back in my left groin, and even taking Lupocet isn't touching it. Has anyone else dealt with this? Is this just some minor bladder inflammation, or am I looking at something actually serious? Thanks in advance!🙂

Are you experiencing any other symptoms?
A sharp pain in your groin could potentially be caused by a kidney stone. I’d suggest asking your doctor for a referral to get some blood work, a urine test, and an abdominal ultrasound done.
It might also be wise to schedule a gynecological exam just to be safe.

Casey Phillips18 said:Are you feeling anything else?
Groin pain can actually be caused by a kidney stone. You need to get a referral from a doctor for blood work, a urine test, and an abdominal ultrasound.
And go see a gynecologist too.

There aren't any other symptoms, just this. It feels kind of awkward going to a gynecologist when I'm only 13, but if I have to, I will. Thanks. 😉

Since you’re still so young, I suppose you could probably skip the OBGYN visit for now if you wanted to.
Based on a standard blood panel and a urinalysis, a doctor might be able to determine if there's some kind of underlying inflammation or perhaps something else entirely.
Leg pain can also stem from issues with your spine; I remember back when I was around twelve or thirteen, my knees were aching for months and then it just sort of resolved itself, so maybe it isn't anything serious after all.🙂

If you’re talking about that spot right where your stomach meets your hip, that’s way too low for appendicitis; plus, pain on the left side—switching sides like that—really sounds more like ovulation hitting your ovaries.

A bladder infection would feel more centered, like a deep ache right in the middle, usually paired with that burning sensation or needing to run to the bathroom every five minutes.

At the very least, just go talk to a gynecologist... it doesn't even have to involve a full exam if you're feeling awkward, so don't sweat it.

It’d be a smart move to track when the pain hits in relation to your cycle—if it consistently pops up around day 14 (or maybe a few days later if your cycle runs longer than 28 days), then that’s almost certainly your culprit.

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@Casey Phillips18/">@@Casey Phillips18 and @Tyler James5 Thanks a ton, ladies. You guys seriously saved my skin on this one... 🙂

So, I’ve been dealing with this nagging groin pain for a while now—specifically right around the testicular area. At first, I was convinced it was an issue with the testicles themselves, but my doctor actually told me it’s just some inflamed muscle. He prescribed some Voltaren to take orally and suggested using the topical gel as well. That part seemed to clear things up for a bit, but then this new pain started popping up just above my glutes, and it feels like it’s radiating right back up to that same spot in the groin. I'm guessing it might be from hitting the gym a bit too hard lately, but I don't know. Has anyone else ever dealt with something similar?

Man, this is the second time I’ve dealt with this specific pain—something I’ve never felt before. I’m gonna break down both times so you guys get the full picture.

1. The first time happened while I was just vibing to some music and pacing around my apartment. I stopped and tried to twist my torso to the right as much as I could—not really turning my feet, just shifting my upper body—and suddenly, I felt this sharp twinge. I don't even know how to describe it... like a vein or something just snapped tight. I didn't think much of it at the time and headed over to my armchair. As soon as I flopped back into the cushions to watch TV, boom—the pain hit me right in that spot, you know, where the left leg meets the... uh, groin area? I don't even know the anatomy terms, honestly. I went over to the bed and stretched my legs out. The pain lasted for a few seconds, and once I stood up, it was totally gone.

2. Fast forward to the second time—I got home from college and was just trying to unwind when it hit me again. This time, it actually stuck around longer. When I'm sitting down, it's fine. But the second I stretch my legs out to lie down, I feel this pain shooting through half my body—specifically the left side, from where the leg connects to the torso all the way up to just below the stomach, right at that crease between the belly and the junk (whatever that part is called). Even walking upright triggers it. It actually reminded me of this thing my gym coach told me once—he said if you get hit in the groin with a ball, just do a few squats and it'll ease up. So, that's basically what I did here. Thank Bog, it's gone now. Basically, being hunched over or sitting kept it away, but stretching out to lie down or walking caused this intense pulling sensation, like a tendon tightening up. And oh, one more thing—my junk actually retracted/shrank. I don't know if it was the pain or just straight-up fear, because I'm a total hypochondriac when it comes to my health, and this really freaked me out.

So, what the hell could this be? Just a heads up, there was a ten-day gap between the first and second time. Also, after the first incident, I had some drinks that night and spent the whole following week absolutely crushing sit-ups.

Could it be from sitting in those cramped-ass lecture hall benches at the university? I really had to tighten my belt, so to speak. Those benches are garbage—they aren't built for someone my height. They're so narrow that I practically have to sprawl my legs out just to be comfortable.

Is it possible the alcohol is the culprit? I’ve been out partying maybe ten times this month, but I wasn't exactly going overboard or anything.

Or could it be the ab workouts? I've been doing a massive amount of sit-ups—like 800 of them—so maybe it's some kind of inflammation or something?

I know I'm rambling like a maniac here, but I can't help it—I'm still pretty shaken up since this second bout happened only an hour or two ago.

Thanks for any input.

Based on how you’re describing this, it sounds like you might have a real issue on your hands, man. Seriously, go see your primary care doctor, get an exam, and grab a referral for a surgeon just to be safe and get some actual answers.

I knew something was up. Just wanted to give an update—everything felt pretty fine last night, I could move around normally and all, except for one thing: lying on my back was pure agony. Since I was hitting the books for about three hours, I ended up switching to my stomach, and even then, lying on my back still felt super weird—though way less intense than a few hours prior—so I just crashed on my side. I actually woke up in the middle of the night, rolled onto my back just to test the waters, and guess what? No pain. Seriously. Woke up this morning feeling totally fine, like nothing even happened. If we're talking about a minor hernia here, I read somewhere that you don't even need surgery for the mild cases, right? Also, quick question—I was reading that prevention usually means working on strengthening your core, so can I actually keep doing sit-ups and stuff?

Tyler Bennett73 said:I had a feeling that might be the case. Just wanted to update everyone—everything felt fine last night; I could move around without much trouble, except for lying on my back, which was painful. Since I was studying for up to three hours, I tried lying on my stomach instead, and while lying on my back still felt uncomfortable, it was way better than it was a few hours earlier, so I just slept on my side. I actually woke up in the middle of the night, rolled onto my back to test things out, and didn't feel any pain at all. This morning, I got up feeling totally normal, like nothing even happened. If this is a hernia, I read somewhere that they don't always require surgery if the case is mild—is that true? Also, I read that prevention usually involves strengthening the abdominal wall, so I'm wondering if I can get back to doing sit-ups?

Only a surgeon can give you a definitive answer on that path. You need to find out if it’s actually a hernia and, if it is, how large the opening is. There are scenarios where the gap isn't massive, yet it's just wide enough for a loop of bowel to slip through and get trapped, which turns into a life-threatening emergency very quickly.
Go see a doctor and get this settled once and for all. Until then, stay away from sit-ups and stop pushing yourself with heavy physical exertion. Stick to a high-fiber diet to keep things moving smoothly.

Thanks.

So, first I gotta hit up my primary care doc at the clinic, and then I move on to the surgeon?
Also, do you have any clue what the actual exam is like—do they actually check out the testicles and the prostate?

Tyler Bennett73 said:Thanks.

Do I have to see my primary care doctor first before I can get an appointment with a surgeon?
Also, do you know what the exam is actually like—do they check the prostate and the testicles?

You hit up your regular doctor for a referral, unless you're planning on paying out of pocket at a private clinic.
No, they just have you lie down so they can feel your abdomen and groin area; they might check the testicles too, just to rule out a hydrocele.