<s>[INST] HELLO, MY HUSBAND HAS A PAIN IN HIS GROIN, DOCTORS SAY ITS NOT A HERNIA, NOT A PULLED MUSLE, SO THEY GAVE HIM A EPIALDERMIAL SHOT IN HIS BACK, HE GOT A REAL BAD INFECTION AND HAD TO GO IN THE HOSPITAL,THAT WAS IN SEPT. 2010, AND IT IS JUST NOW HEALED UP. STILL HAS THE GOIN PAIN.NOW WHAT?? [/INST] Hello, In some cases it may be muscle spasm, kidney stone or infection in urinary tract or in the testes. As hernia has been excluded, we will advise looking for testes and the kidneys by ultrasound.  It's better to check urine for infection. He can take simple pain relief medicines like paracetamol until the diagnosis is confirmed.  If all these reports are OK, sometimes it may be because of some problems in the hip joint. Therefore, orthopedic consultation may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care  </s>