Answer: Buttock pain, generally defined as sharp and recurring pain in the buttock region can have many causes. It can be a side effect from certain medications, or the result of disease. The causes are so varied it is often hard to determine the origin. It may require many doctor visits and a variety of tests to get to the bottom of what is causing the pain.

Anal and rectal conditions are common causes of buttock pain. If suffering from one of these conditions your buttock pain would likely include, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or a change in bowel movement.

Sciatica, also called spinal stenosis, is another condition that can cause buttock pain. It is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, a nerve which connects directly to the spinal cord. If you are suffering from sciatica, you would also likely have back pain, thigh pain, and leg pain. This pain often becomes so intense that it standing up can become difficult, if not impossible to do. Testing for sciatica would include an uraliysis, a urine culture, and a blood work up. Treatment is typically physical therapy, along with a regime of anti inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

Hip arthritis causes severe buttock pain, and is very common in the elderly. Other symptoms would include general tenderness and swelling of the joints, and possibly difficulty walking or standing. Arthritis is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and other pain medications.

To determine the exact cause of your buttock pain, your physician will conduct a physical examination to pinpoint the exact area where the pain is the greatest. He’ll want to see you walk, so that he can study your gait. He will also feel your joints to see if there is any swelling. He may also do a rectal examination, to determine if there are any lumps or swellings.

Finding the exact cause of your symptoms will require that you be an active participant in your treatment. Make sure you detail all your symptoms when you visit the doctor. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you do not understand the doctors instructions. Following these simple guidelines will help ensure that you get the best possible treatment.

When your groin is feeling better and pain is at a minimum, start doing some very gentle stretching exercises for your groin muscles. Simply sitting and a chair and spreading your legs outward is an effective way to ease your way into stretching. Hold that position for 15-30 seconds, then relax. Try spreading your legs a couple more times, then try to bend slightly to each side. As you gain more flexibility in your groin muscles, you will be able to stretch them even more. But never exceed a range of motion where the movements are painful. Walking and using an exercise bike can also help promote blood flow to your groin area. The key is to getting over groin pain is to continue the heat and medications while gradually getting your groin muscles acclimated to activity again. A healthy diet can also enhance your recovery.

If you have seen a medical professional and had other abdominal abnormality’s ruled out then this pain could be a simple case of ovulation pain. The pain is not harmful and usually requires no medical treatment, but an over the counter pain reliever like you had mentioned can ease the pain.

Mid cycle pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis can be quite normal for many women. This pain called Mittelschmerz or middle pain, which is caused by ovulation. This pain is experienced by only about 20% of women, but it may not occur every cycle. Middle pain can start suddenly and last anywhere between a few hours to 2-3 days. This pain can present on just one side and switch each cycle depending on which ovary is releasing the egg.

It is thought that middle pain may be caused by a variety of reasons. One is follicular swelling. The follicle or egg is stored in your ovaries prior to ovulation. Only one or two eggs will mature enough to be released, but during this phase of maturation many follicles could grow causing pressure on the ovary’s. This may be the reason for ovulation pain to be present on both sides.

Another theory is that since ovaries have no opening, the mature egg must break through and rupture the ovarian wall. It is also known that after the release of an egg the fallopian tubes contract which may be caused for ovulation pain to be prolonged. Irritation is thought to cause pain in some cases. Once ovulation occurs blood or other fluid can be introduced to the abdominal lining causing pain.

This ovulation pain can be useful to women who are string to conceive. Often used as a secondary sign while charting ovulation. A rise in your basal temperature and the presence of fertile egg white like mucus can confirm the source of the pain.