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Severe Pain In Right Groin Area, Cannot Walk. Had Past 2 Hernias. Reasons ?

Hello, I am a 52 year old male, I have a severe pain in right groin area, I cant walk the pain is so bad.i The only health problems I have had in past are two hernias , (in the groin area). Apart from these I am fit and well. This dows not feel like a hernia, there is no swelling or lumpy bits. Very painful, getting shooting pains as well.
posted on Sat, 3 Nov 2012
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Hello. I'm sorry you're in so much pain. Unfortunately, without more information and an examination it isn't possible to identify the cause of your discomfort, as groin pain can stem from a number of conditions: muscle or tendon injuries, avulsion or stress fractures of the hip or pelvis, osteoarthritis of the hip, and ilioinguinal nerve entrapment (more common in men who have had inguinal hernia repairs) are among the possibilities. If rotating your hip makes the pain worse, this suggests a problem within the hip itself. If standing up straight aggravates the pain, you could be suffering from ilioinguinal nerve entrapment.
In any event, your symptoms are severe enough to warrant a medical evaluation. If you haven't seen your doctor since you posted your question yesterday, I suggest you do so as soon as possible. In the meantime, try an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, for your pain.
I hope things work out!
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Severe Pain In Right Groin Area, Cannot Walk. Had Past 2 Hernias. Reasons ?

Hello. I m sorry you re in so much pain. Unfortunately, without more information and an examination it isn t possible to identify the cause of your discomfort, as groin pain can stem from a number of conditions: muscle or tendon injuries, avulsion or stress fractures of the hip or pelvis, osteoarthritis of the hip, and ilioinguinal nerve entrapment (more common in men who have had inguinal hernia repairs) are among the possibilities. If rotating your hip makes the pain worse, this suggests a problem within the hip itself. If standing up straight aggravates the pain, you could be suffering from ilioinguinal nerve entrapment. In any event, your symptoms are severe enough to warrant a medical evaluation. If you haven t seen your doctor since you posted your question yesterday, I suggest you do so as soon as possible. In the meantime, try an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, for your pain. I hope things work out!