Groin pain
Groin pain is often caused by sporting injuries, although it can be a sign of a hernia or hip problems
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Symptoms of groin pain icon plus
- a sudden, sharp pain in the inner high or groin area; this may become a dull ache - bruising, swelling and tenderness in the groin area - increased pain when you cough or sneeze -
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Groin pains and strains are often the result of twisting, side-stepping or overstretching during sport. It is often a sign that there may be a problem with a hip joint or an overload of soft tissues and their attachments at the pelvis e.g. osteitis pubis (sometimes called pubic overload, adductor tendon and iliopsoas tendon problems). Occasionally it may be due to a hernia or issues with the lumbar spine. Your consultant may carry out a number of tests to get to the root of the problem. These may include an MRI scan, X-ray and ultrasound of your groin and pubic areas. -
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Depending on the diagnosis, your orthopaedic consultant may recommend physiotherapy, an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection or (very occasionally) a surgical procedure.
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Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
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020 7079 4344