Cough-Induced Groin Pain: Misleading Symptom or Diagnostic Key for Differential Diagnosis
Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2026 Feb 3;19:11795441261417711. doi: 10.1177/11795441261417711. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT Groin pain that worsens with coughing is most commonly attributed to intra-abdominal pressure changes associated with inguinal or femoral hernias. However, musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders can mimic hernia-related symptoms and are often overlooked, leading to misdiagnosis, unnecessary imaging, and delayed treatment. Recognition […]
