What Causes Tightness Sensation In The Groin Area While Standing?

Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017

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Question : what would cause the groin and analysis area to feel tight when standing or walking around? it doesn't have the feeling when sitting or lying down.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.b
I am not sure what analysis area is,but if there is pain on groin then it may indicate inguinal hernia which is common cause of such pain. If you meant perianal pain,then fissure,hemorrhoids or polyps may be present so you should see proctologist in this case. It would be good to do ultrasound of inguinal area to verify possible hernia. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (58 minutes later)

anal area is what I meant. I do seem to have some internal hemorrhoids. little lumps that pop out during bowel movements that go right back in afterwards. could this cause the tight feeling? there's no pain just a sensation of tightness.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible cause

Detailed Answer:
yes this is a possible cause and these are grade 3 hemorrhoids which should be treated with gum ligatures or surgically. You should also have a liquid diet and sitz baths.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar