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I've had a painful groin strain for the last 9 months that won't go away... hasn't gotten worse but hasn't gotten better either. what should i do?

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Dr. Joseph Sucher answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Need an exam: If your still having pain this long after a strain, the best course of action is to have a physician examine the area in question.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/7/2017

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Groin strain: You probably need an mri. See an orthopedic surgeon with special interest in sports injuries.

Answered 9/16/2013

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A member asked:

I've had a painful groin strain for the last 9 months that won't go away... hasn't gotten worse but hasn't gotten better either. what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joseph Sucher answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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