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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Tenderness In The Groin Area?
Question: Hi- this morning I woke up with my left groin/leg area feeling tingley and tender...just the left side. No rash, no bruises that I see. On the front towards in leg area. Hurts to wear underwear. Mild discomfort. Kind of stings.
Brief Answer:
Nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Have you been wearing tight underwear or had some long travel recently?
If yes, such symptoms seem to be caused by a genitofemoral nerve injury due to compression. It is not a serious issue as this nerve is responsible for skin sensing only.
And it should go away by its own.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Have you been wearing tight underwear or had some long travel recently?
If yes, such symptoms seem to be caused by a genitofemoral nerve injury due to compression. It is not a serious issue as this nerve is responsible for skin sensing only.
And it should go away by its own.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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