What Causes Persistent Pain In The Groin Area?

Posted on Fri, 14 Apr 2017

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 Answered on

Fri, 5 May 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : Ongoing pain in the groin area as well as in the front and back in an area below the right kidney. On a scale of 1 to 10 the pain level would be about 8 at times.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be Right sided Ureteric stone .Stone from the kidney might have passed into the Ureter and blocked causing pain.Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Continue painkillers till investigations.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T