In the groin area of the body, pain tends to occur more in males than females. Groin pain is usually associated with sportsmen such as footballers and athletes. This area of pain in a male can be linked to a variety of common causes such as:-

• Hernia
• pulled muscles
• varicocele,
• orchitis
• problems with the prostrate gland

In order to provide successful treatment of groin pain it is necessary to establish the exact cause of the pain.

Left groin pain

Left groin pain is usually an infection in the left testicle called varicocele. This type of pain is caused by a valve in the testicular vain failing to close properly so that the blood drains back and collects in the vein. Treatment is simple and involves taking painkillers such as paracetemol or in some cases surgery will be required to close off the swollen vein. Tight fitting underwear can help support the scrotum and help minimize pain. Also an athletic support can also assist.

Fluid in the groin area

Fluid can also accumulate in the groin area particularly in the scrotum and testicles which is a condition known as hydrocele. Fluid may have accumulated due to inflammation, infection or injury and may cause a painless swelling in the groin area. Treatment for this can be done under a local anaesthetic or in extreme cases by surgery.

Hernia Pain

A hernia otherwise known as a rupture usually occurs when a portion of the abdominal wall ruptures and a portion of the tissue which lines the abdomen breaks through this weakened part of the wall causing a lump or swelling. A hernia can grow and can become life threatening if a piece of the intestine becomes trapped inside.

Surgery is usually the only course of treatment available to successfully treat a hernia.

Pulled Muscles

Usually this happens when placed under strenuous exercise or strain in the groin area. The pain in this area can be acute resulting in a complete crippling of the person then gradually subsiding becoming more throbbing and repetitive with a sharp type of pain being experienced. This type of pain can be more consistent with certain movements.

If the person also has an associated lump then they must consider the possibility of an associated hernia.

If the diagnosis is simply muscular then this can be treated in a variety of ways such as ultrasound, rest and physiotherapy which will have almost certain success.

If the problems also includes an associated hernia then additional medical treatment is required.

It is extremely important to recognize the difference between the two types of pain as the treatment is very different!

How to treat pulled groin muscle

Rest is the best cure for this however you should see if doctor if the pain continues or is severe.

Pain in groin when Sneezing

This can be a result of a pulled muscle or more usually the start of a hernia. The sneezing may increase the pressure placed on the abdomen therefore resulting in a break in the Abdominal wall and a rupture ensuing. It is important to check for any signs of a lump or swelling in this area and if in doubt consult your GP for further information.