The following symptoms and complaints may indicate symphysitis (pubitis):
- Pain when walking or climbing stairs, and when standing on one leg (single-leg stance, such as when getting dressed)
- Pain may be local (localized) to the pubic symphysis (Symphysis pubica) and pubic branches (Pubalgia/Pubalgia).Note: The pubic bone has two pubic branches, an upper (Ramus superior ossis pubis) and a lower (Ramus inferior ossis pubis). These are transverse to the pelvic entrance and are bony connected to the ilium (Os ilium) and ischium (Os ischii).
- Pseudoradicular radiation: the pain can radiate beyond to the groin region and hips. In this case, the pain can extend to the lower abdominal muscles, such as the pelvic floor muscles. The discomfort increases with exertion.Note: In many top athletes, symphysitis is one of the most common causes of chronic groin pain (groin pain).
