Groin pain refers to discomfort in the area where the abdomen ends and the legs begin. This article focuses on groin pain in men.

In males, the terms "groin" and "testicle" are sometimes used interchangeably. But what causes pain in one won't necessarily do so in the other.

Common causes of groin pain in men include:

• Enlarged lymph glands
• Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis)
• Hernia
• Inflammation
• Kidney stone
• Leydig cell tumor (testicular tumor)
• Muscle pull
• Orchitis (inflammation of the testicle)
• Testicular torsion
• Superficial skin infection

Home care depends on the underlying cause. Follow your health care provider's recommendations.