Burning in the groin in men

Many representatives of the stronger sex sooner or later face such a problem as a burning sensation in the groin. Much more than official medical statistics show, as many are ashamed of this symptom, dragging out a visit to the doctor until the last. Burning in the groin in men is caused by both natural household causes and diseases of the genitourinary system, pathologies of various organs. It can be quite difficult to determine the cause on your own.

Reasons

Sometimes, if symptoms appear immediately after some actions, for example, eating and drinking, changing underwear, applying cosmetics, sexual contact, you can assume what the body reacted to, but it’s better not to risk it and consult a doctor . The main causes of burning and itching in the groin area can be as follows. Violation of hygiene rules - a burning sensation can occur from exposure to sweat, especially when wearing tight synthetic underwear, while diaper rash develops on the skin.

Allergies to food, soaps and laundry detergents, lotions and aftershave gels - allergic itching may be accompanied by reddish rashes. In rare cases, burning is a reaction of the body to the use of alcohol and too spicy spices.

Scabies mite - transmitted through sexual intercourse or clothing of the patient, has characteristic external symptoms: bubble formations. In addition to the tick, other parasites, such as pubic lice, can also cause burning in the groin. Insect bites (mosquitoes, wasps, horseflies) cause severe itching.

A fungal infection - ringworm or candidiasis in the groin, occurs when favorable conditions for development arise: high humidity, reduced immunity of the body. Candida fungus lives in the human body initially, but ringworm can be infected in public places, such as a bathhouse or a sports club. Dermatomycosis is a group of diseases caused by fungi, including such a well-known ailment as ringworm. It manifests itself in the form of red or pink spots with clear edges and bubbles in the inguinal zone, on the scrotum and inner thigh.

Genital herpes affects the inguinal folds, genitals, skin of the thighs, and is transmitted through sexual contact. Typical symptoms are swelling, pain and discomfort in the groin, vesicular rashes filled with liquid contents. Other infections: ureaplasmosis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, causing severe burning, pain during urination and ejaculation. Diabetes mellitus - causes a rash, itching with a desire to scratch, which brings temporary relief, lethargy, drowsiness, profuse urination, discomfort in the male genital area.

Endocrine diseases, in particular, thyroid dysfunction, cause itching, peeling of the skin.

Incorrect functioning of the excretory system. These compounds are excreted in sweat through the skin, and there is a large accumulation of sweat glands in the groin, so that the discomfort is very strong. Urolithiasis also causes burning in the groin when stones move along the urinary ducts, renal colic is given by severe pain in the right side.

Prostate diseases, in particular, prostatitis, are the cause of itching and burning during urination, as well as fever, swelling in the prostate gland. Adenoma, also known as benign hyperplasia, causes an increase in the prostate and compression of the urinary duct, urine is retained in the bladder, causing itching, burning, and obstruction of the urinary tract.

Urinary tract infections - E. coli, streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus - cause severe burning in the urethra.

Symptoms

Burning can be clearly localized in one place or diffusely distributed throughout the inguinal region. A clear localization is characteristic of insect bites, skin manifestations of infectious and fungal diseases (herpes, syphilis, ringworm) and inflammatory formations (furuncle). Itching and burning, widespread over a large surface of the skin, without a clear localization, indicate a systemic process taking place in the body: an allergic reaction, the development of candidiasis. Localized burning in the genital area is most likely a sign of an STD.

If the burning sensation is clearly localized on one side of the groin, this may be a consequence of trauma, and with massive rashes and redness, it indicates ringworm. If the burning sensation is accompanied by discharge from the genitals, spreading to the inner thighs, scrotum and urethra, accompanied by redness and swelling, as well as fever, these may be symptoms of chlamydia. Burning in the left or right testicle can be a symptom of inflammation of the epididymis or the testicle itself, which is very dangerous and requires an urgent visit to the doctor.

When a burning sensation is present only on the right or left in the groin, it may be a sign of a disease of the spine, infringement of the spinal disc, or renal colic, caused by the movement of a stone through the urinary duct. With inguinal hernia, when the loops of the intestine descend into the groin, pain is felt in the lower abdomen, on the left or right under the navel. Itching and burning in the groin on the left in men may well be symptoms of vesiculitis, left-sided cryptorchidism.

Burning, cutting and pain in the urethra, combined with purulent discharge and a feeling of heaviness in the groin, is usually observed with urethritis. This disease can be of an infectious and non-infectious nature, for example, a consequence of the passage of a stone, the installation of a catheter or other mechanical injury, or allergies. A feeling of severe burning in the head of the penis, accompanied by cracks and ulceration of the mucosa, purulent discharge - symptoms of balanoposthitis, or inflammation of the head. Its causes are poor hygiene, phimosis, as well as chemical and mechanical injuries.

Diagnosis

If natural causes such as food allergies, irritations from poor hygiene and insect bites are excluded, and the nature of the burning sensation is not clear, while rashes, discharge from the urethra, difficulty urinating, redness and other disturbing symptoms are also observed, then it is necessary to show yourself doctor.

The doctor first of all collects a detailed anamnesis. If it becomes clear that the onset of the symptom was preceded by unprotected intercourse, there is an infection or fungus in the anamnesis, the doctor sends for a general blood and urine test, you also need to donate blood for RW and sugar, a swab from the urethra and do an analysis of prostate secretion. If necessary, bacteriological examination, cultural method, PCR, enzyme immunoassay are carried out.

Treatment and prevention

Treatment is prescribed depending on the diagnosis. Usually, both complex treatment is carried out, aimed at eliminating the causes of the disease, and symptomatic, to get rid of discomfort. The doctor prescribes antiviral, antifungal drugs or antibiotics, and for symptomatic treatment - ointments, gels or suppositories. Scabies mite is treated with acaricidal agents. In the treatment of all types of ailments that cause burning in the groin, vitamins and immunomodulators are prescribed.

Prevention measures are hygiene rules, their strict observance. It is necessary to wear only natural, preferably cotton underwear, loose enough, change as often as possible. The same applies to bed linen. It should be remembered that the fungus is not afraid of ordinary washing, it dies only at high temperatures, that is, boiling and ironing with a very hot iron.

Sexual contacts must be protected. For hygiene of the genital organs, you need to use baby or tar soap, avoid intimate hygiene products and aftershave lotions containing allergens (perfumes, plant extracts, etc.). For the duration of drug therapy, it is necessary to completely stop sexual intercourse, it is also undesirable to shave off hair in the inguinal zone, to exclude visits to public places such as a bathhouse or a solarium.

Baby powder can be used to reduce discomfort. In the water when washing for disinfection, you can add a tablet of furacilin or a small amount of potassium permanganate. In case of allergic reactions, you can use folk remedies: lotions from a decoction of sage, chamomile, oak bark, oregano and sweet clover, mixing herbs in equal proportions and pouring boiling water.

For a complete cure, nutrition should be correct, spicy foods, alcohol, fatty, sweet and fried foods should be excluded, dairy products, fresh vegetables and fruits should be included in the diet, stress-free, healthy sleep.