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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Groin Area?
Question: every time I eat I have growing pain and swelling on my right side just above my groin It usually passes within a few hours but the pain (or soreness) remains to a lesser degree
Brief Answer:
Possibility of hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to HCM and thanks for query
I understand your concern
Swelling and pain the groin area could be a hernia, angioma, lymph node enlargement.
But I think possibility of hernia as it will disappear within few hours.
Swelling and pain in the groin when straining, lifting, coughing, eating or exercising and that improves when resting suggests hernia. Bowel or Omentum fat will pass through a narrow sac causing these symptoms.
I would suggest to consult the general surgeon and undergo physical examination, X-ray abdomen in lying and standing, CT scan of abdomen for proper management.
Repair of a hernia via surgery is the only treatment for hernia.
Eat high-fiber foods. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are high in fiber.
Avoid heavy lifting & smoking, maintain a healthy weight.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Possibility of hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to HCM and thanks for query
I understand your concern
Swelling and pain the groin area could be a hernia, angioma, lymph node enlargement.
But I think possibility of hernia as it will disappear within few hours.
Swelling and pain in the groin when straining, lifting, coughing, eating or exercising and that improves when resting suggests hernia. Bowel or Omentum fat will pass through a narrow sac causing these symptoms.
I would suggest to consult the general surgeon and undergo physical examination, X-ray abdomen in lying and standing, CT scan of abdomen for proper management.
Repair of a hernia via surgery is the only treatment for hernia.
Eat high-fiber foods. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are high in fiber.
Avoid heavy lifting & smoking, maintain a healthy weight.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dr. I failed to mention that this pain is followed (most of the time) by immediate diarrhea and then continuous gurgling in that area for quite a while
Brief Answer:
Possibility of hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome back and thanks for follow up.
Sometime hernia may be present with the diarrhea as bowel get stuck in the canal.
Diarrhea cause increase in the bowel movement and produce gurgling sound.
Meet the general surgeon for proper management.
Hope I have answered your question.
Feel free to ask further query.
Get well soon.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Possibility of hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome back and thanks for follow up.
Sometime hernia may be present with the diarrhea as bowel get stuck in the canal.
Diarrhea cause increase in the bowel movement and produce gurgling sound.
Meet the general surgeon for proper management.
Hope I have answered your question.
Feel free to ask further query.
Get well soon.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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