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What do you think is causing my groin to hurt after lifting?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Depends: You need to have an examination to see if you have a groin muscle strain injury or if you could have an inguinal (groin) hernia.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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