Hernia (usually a soft, large bulge in the groin on one or both sides)
Infection
Injury trauma to the groin area
Sexually transmitted disease
Home Care:
Follow the therapy prescribed by your health care provider.
Review Date: 7/17/2007
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, and physician in the Primary Care Clinic, Cincinnati Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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