March 28th, 2016
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system, about the size of the walnut. It wraps around the tube that carries urine out of the bladder and grows are you age. If the prostate grows too big, it can cause health problems – and sometimes cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common diagnosed cancer in men behind skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 1 in 35 men will die from the disease. As men age, their risk of prostate cancer increases.
Groin pain or urination problems should not be taken lightly, considering the risks of prostate cancer. However, there are several prostate problems that are not associated with prostate cancer that can also cause groin pain:
Symptoms of prostate cancer can be similar to the conditions above. They include:
Some men with testicular cancer report feeling a heavy, aching feeling in the low stomach, scrotum, or testicles. They described it as a feeling of downward pulling or an ache. If prostate cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, you may experience discomfort in the pelvis or swelling in the legs. Any pain in the general groin, low stomach, or upper thigh region should be taken seriously.
Though slight groin pain may not seem like anything to worry about, if it persists and is not getting better, you should see a doctor. Groin pain can mean many things, one of which is prostate cancer. The earlier any of these conditions are caught, the easier they are to treat.
Depending on the stage of prostate cancer, there are several ways a doctor might treat it, including active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy.
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