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What Could Cause Mild Pain In The Groin Area?

I having a dull aching pain in my groin area just to the right of my pubic bone. I have been feeling this as just more of an annoyance for the past couple of weeks but today it is feeling more steady. I am also having back issues on my right side so I am wondering if it related

Sat, 15 Feb 2014
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Hi,
This could be a sign of an inguinal hernia. This is a bulging of the tissues in the groin area. it is not serious and can be cured by a minor operation.
I suggest you see your doctor for an examination.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA
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What Could Cause Mild Pain In The Groin Area?

Hi, This could be a sign of an inguinal hernia. This is a bulging of the tissues in the groin area. it is not serious and can be cured by a minor operation. I suggest you see your doctor for an examination. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBChB. FRCA