One more last question, I promise

Hello again Doc.

One last question...

I received my tests, and as you said, they were negative (Syph., Gon., Chlam)  But I mentioned to you that I have had a pain in my left groin area.  Not a sharp pain, but a dull ache.  Sometimes I forget it is there, then other times I can definetly feel it.  I can't tell if any of the pain is coming from my left teste, it mainly feels like it is coming from just to the left of my penus.  I examined my teste, and nothing seems abnormal and it doesn't seem abnormally tender.  Do you have any idea what this could be, or what I should do?  I am an avid weight lifter, and I kind of worried about a hernia, but it didn't come on quick.  I noticed it when I haven't even lifted for 3 days.  Anyway, could it possibly be a urninary tract infection?  Could stress create pain down there?  Any advice would be helpful.

I think I speak for many on this forum...

What you are doing is truly a class act.  Not many doctors are willing to donate their time and expertise to answer questions and provide free education on health to the public.  Especially a doctor with credentials as amazing as your.  I truly appreciate all that you do.  I have learned so much through your answers and the archives of answers you have provided.  Stay well and god bless you.

Bubba

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Thanks for the compliment.

That kind of pain almost certainly isn't due to any STD or a UTI.  Most likely musculoskeletal.  Also, as I have said many times on this board, whenever a patient him/herself suggests a symptom is due to stress or anxiety, it probably is.  I wouldn't worry about it.

Good luck--  HHH, MD