4 years of hip/groin pain. Help! – Hernia Talk

drtowfigh

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June 10, 2016 at 7:04 pm

4 years of hip/groin pain. Help!

Thanks for your post.

Groin pain and hip pain overlap and can mimic each other with similar symptoms. Symptoms of pain with prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, bending, and any activity-related pain can be due to inguinal hernias.

It seems the MRI did diagnose fat-containing hernias and so it’s odd that subsequent studies are “normal.” These can be the cause of your pain. The story, exam, and radiologic findings need to correlate. I wonder if re-review of the films would show otherwise.

In any case, the best option is
1. have your MRI re-reviewed. I can do that as an online consultation (go to my website http://www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com or email me).
2. if the imaging supports your symptoms, then I agree with Dr. Earle that laparoscopy is the best and least invasive option to explore your groin. If there is no hernia there, then little harm is done.

Hope this is helpful.