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Severe Groin Pain. Sore Throat. Are Both Related?
Question: 58 yr old male. Severe Groin pain. Sore throat - may or may not be related
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These two symptoms are unlikely to be related.
The groin pain may indicate a muscle strain or an inguinal hernia. The sore throat is likely to be a viral doctor for the hernia. There may sometimes be a small swelling but abscence of a swelling does not exclude a hernia. Treatment would be an operation to repair it. If it proves to be a muscle strain then rest would be appropriate.
For your sore throat, I would suggest paracetamol.
I hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
These two symptoms are unlikely to be related.
The groin pain may indicate a muscle strain or an inguinal hernia. The sore throat is likely to be a viral doctor for the hernia. There may sometimes be a small swelling but abscence of a swelling does not exclude a hernia. Treatment would be an operation to repair it. If it proves to be a muscle strain then rest would be appropriate.
For your sore throat, I would suggest paracetamol.
I hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Could it be an std. If so what kind
Brief Answer:
Very unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the further question.
On the basis of the information you have given me these symptoms do not fit with a diagnosis of an STD. However, if you are concerned about an STD, I would suggest a visit to your doctor for an examination and tests.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
Very unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the further question.
On the basis of the information you have given me these symptoms do not fit with a diagnosis of an STD. However, if you are concerned about an STD, I would suggest a visit to your doctor for an examination and tests.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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