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What Causes Sudden Sharp Pain In The Groin?
Question: Yes I was awakened with a sharp pain in my groin area by my right leg and thigh. Very sharp pain. This has happened a couple of times before and the only thing I see is a large vein. What could that be?
Brief Answer:
Due to muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sudden sharp pain in the groin that you noticed is likely to be due to a muscle cramp. This is not related to the large prominent vein in the area.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
One of the potential causes is hypothyroidism which is a low level of thyroid hormone.
The use of anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals will bring relief after a hot fomentation. A muscle relaxant may be necessary in case the spasms are recurrent.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Due to muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sudden sharp pain in the groin that you noticed is likely to be due to a muscle cramp. This is not related to the large prominent vein in the area.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
One of the potential causes is hypothyroidism which is a low level of thyroid hormone.
The use of anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals will bring relief after a hot fomentation. A muscle relaxant may be necessary in case the spasms are recurrent.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I do drink a lot of water. I appreciate your answer. What can I do for my frozen shoulder? I have been doing physical therapy, but am having trouble getting inflammation down on left arm and shoulder.
Brief Answer:
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For frozen shoulder activities that cause pain should be avoided. A physical therapy program that focuses on establishing non-painful shoulder motion and strengthening of the shoulder muscles will also be helpful.
Selective injection within the subacromial space (between the acromion and shoulder joint) may provide pain relief.
Surgical arthroscopy may be needed in non responsive cases.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For frozen shoulder activities that cause pain should be avoided. A physical therapy program that focuses on establishing non-painful shoulder motion and strengthening of the shoulder muscles will also be helpful.
Selective injection within the subacromial space (between the acromion and shoulder joint) may provide pain relief.
Surgical arthroscopy may be needed in non responsive cases.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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