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What Causes Pressure Sensation In Groin Area?
Question: I began having A FEELING OF PRESSURE IN MY GROIN just above my genitals and below my belly a few days ago. Occasionally the pressure uncomfortable and lightly painful. Thought it might be from constipation, which I was at the time, but that has been resolved. I thought I'd check here before making a 1 hour run to an urgicenter.
Brief Answer:
It could be an Inguinal hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description, it looks like an Inguinal hernia.
The hernia sac will come from the groin enters the scrotum later. Abdominal fat called Omentum or small bowel can be the content. If one of these content is blocked, it will be painful.
Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
If Hernia is confirmed, get it operated to avoid further complications like Obstruction and Strangulation of bowel.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I'll clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be an Inguinal hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description, it looks like an Inguinal hernia.
The hernia sac will come from the groin enters the scrotum later. Abdominal fat called Omentum or small bowel can be the content. If one of these content is blocked, it will be painful.
Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
If Hernia is confirmed, get it operated to avoid further complications like Obstruction and Strangulation of bowel.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I'll clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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