Groin pain often comes from pulled muscles due to intense physical activities or overexertion. Discomfort that lasts more than a few days or affects daily life signals a need to see a doctor.

Runners who experience groin pain after running have likely torn a ligament, tendon, or muscle. It’s also possible there is simply an overworked muscle. The groin is a complex network of tendons, ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Urinary tract ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a painful long-term skin condition that can affect the buttocks. It can cause skin abscesses and scarring. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic condition that can be mild ...