Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Groin Area

Posted on Sat, 13 Jun 2015

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Question : My left leg/groin has been painful intermittently for a few months. In past week very painful and difficult to stand up and walk any distance. When I stand up it hurts in the groin and generally was improved upon walking. Not today. Advil doesn't help at all. I am an RN and am scheduled to work tonight. But right now don't know how I will manage.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Workup required to determine cause of the pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description there could be a number of causes for the groin/leg pain on the left side. A small stone in the ureter that has passed on above from the kidney which is lodged in ureter , can be responsible for this pain. Urinalysis, X ray KUB/ Ultrasound abdomen pelvis should be done. If none are found then neuromuscular disorders should be worked up. A physical exam would indicate whether its a leg/groin/hip joint issue or a back/spine problem. An MRI of lumbosacral spine can be advised , based on the physical exam. In the meanwhile, antispasmodic medication can be added to the advil or Tylenol.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar