Groin pain in men, causes and treatment

Pain in the groin area in men is a fairly frequent and widespread phenomenon, and untimely detection of the cause of this discomfort can lead to irreversible consequences. We will understand the main causes of pain, e characters and what to do when it hurts in the groin.

If we consider the anatomy, then the groin is the place where the thighs are attached to the abdominal wall, as well as various tissues and organs intersect here, and often pain in this area signals an infection of the genitourinary system. In addition, the causes of groin pain in men are hernia, kidney stones and prostatitis.

Determining the nature and localization of pain will help to understand the cause

In case of pain in the right groin, first of all, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of appendicitis, the exacerbation of this particular disease is manifested by pain on the right, with inflammation of the appendix, the lower back and right leg also hurt, at the initial stage there is a feeling that the stomach is pulling. Another answer to the question of why it hurts on the right side is renal colic or hernia. In the latter case, there is a pain in the groin area, possibly a violation of the intestine, protrusion of its loop. With colic, the symptoms appear suddenly, the pain is sharp and can radiate to the lower back or leg, accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting. Ureteral stones are another common cause of right groin pain.

When localizing pain on the left side of the groin, the reasons for their appearance may be the same as on the other side: stones in the left ureter or hernia.

If pulsation occurs in the lower abdomen, most likely the stone has dropped low enough. With a hernia on the left side, in addition to pain, swelling may appear. If mucus or blood is found in the urine, it is worth taking tests for the presence of infectious diseases that are sexually transmitted. In any case, with the manifestation of these symptoms, you should seek the advice and help of a doctor: a urologist, a surgeon. If the pain manifests itself not only in the groin area, but also in the testicles, then this may indicate the presence of infections or injury. When sensations pass into the lumbar region, it is worth checking for the presence of a stone in the ureters or kidneys. Pain in the groin region is characterized not only by localization, but also by character.

There are several types:

• Aching pain;
• Pulling;
• Severe pain.

Aching and dull pain throughout the groin area signals the onset or exacerbation of cystitis, an inflammatory process in the bladder, manifested against the background of infections. May be accompanied by a burning sensation and pain of the urethra. In addition to cystitis, this nature of pain can indicate the presence of hormonal disruptions, hypothermia and decreased immunity, mucosal injury and an incorrect, sedentary image leading to blood stagnation.

Infrequently, the appearance of a tumor in the intestine causes aching pain

The most common cause of pulling pain is prostatitis, accompanied by frequent urination. Statistics say that pulling pain in the groin in almost 30 percent of cases with such a complaint indicates the presence of a chronic form of prostatitis. Untimely detected, already infecting the prostate gland, pathogenic bacteria and microbes, by the time pain of this nature appeared, had already turned prostatitis into a chronic stage of the course of the disease. By this time, the urethra is significantly compressed, the integrity of the vessels is broken, which leads to frequent, difficult trips to the toilet. In turn, urine, which is retained in a man's body, contributes to the development of both urolithiasis and kidney failure. And such diseases cause aching pain.

Prostatitis, as a rule, is accompanied by erectile dysfunction, which cannot have a positive effect on the general condition of a man. The most unpleasant consequence of this ailment is male infertility, so prolonged, aching groin pains should be an immediate reason for a visit to a male doctor. The sooner prostate inflammation is detected, the easier it will be to cope with such an unpleasant problem and avoid further health problems.

In addition to pain, the diagnosis can be confirmed by an increase or decrease in temperature and pain in the anus

The causes of prostatitis most often can be an unhealthy lifestyle, frequent stress, unprotected and frequent sex, prolonged exposure to cold, problems with defecation.

As a rule, the chronic stage of prostatitis is not characterized by severe painful sensations, which can reassure the patient, who may not be aware of the onset of pathological changes in the body. In addition, this problem leads to changes in other organs of the male body, such as the bladder and intestines.

In addition to prostate adenoma, pulling, prolonged pain in the groin area in men can be manifested due to other reasons, such as hormonal imbalance, trauma and infections, prolonged lack of sexual intercourse, improper lifestyle, stress. Sudden and sharp pain signals the appearance of a hernia, in rather rare cases - torsion of the testicles, which is most often manifested in childhood, or kidney disease. Even less often, these types of pain indicate the appearance of malignant tumors and inflammatory processes in the testicles.

If pain of any nature in the lower abdomen manifests itself, you should immediately seek the advice of a doctor who will conduct a full analysis with a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Such painful and unpleasant sensations in the groin will not go away by themselves and can lead to a chronic course of the disease

Severe groin pain in men characterizes a disease such as orchitis or vesiculitis. The first means testicular inflammation, the second - seminal vesicles. In this case, pain can occur in the perineum, the scrotum turns red, and the testicles swell, the general condition of such a patient worsens markedly and is accompanied by pain in the head area, a sharp rise in temperature and nausea.

With age, painful sensations in the groin in men signal the presence of a cyst - the spermatic cord. The pain in this case is aching, and at a young age the disease may be asymptomatic and be discovered by chance. The age-related source of pain also includes oncological diseases, which today also affect young people. In adulthood, the risk of developing prostate cancer is more frequent; in youth, a man may be struck by testicular cancer.

What can cause pain when urinating?

A whole range of diseases, which can only be diagnosed by specialists, leads to difficulties in this process:

• Prostatitis;
• Urethyrite;
• Ureteral stones;
• Jade;
• Cystitis.

Severity in the lower abdomen can indicate problems with indigestion and occur after eating fatty foods and a plentiful table. With problems with the spine, such as osteochondrosis or pinched vertebrae, shooting pains and can radiate down the abdomen, causing pain in the groin area in men.

Bowel problems such as cancer, obstruction and IBS are also causes of groin pain

Soreness of the groin may indicate inflammatory processes in the lymph nodes, near this area. If, in addition to the feeling of pain, enlargements of these nodes are found, then, most likely, it is worth checking for infections transmitted from partner to partner, fungus and foot defect.

In any case, the diagnosis of the disease will be carried out by a doctor through examination and laboratory tests. He will also prescribe the treatment of the disease. If during the interrogation and palpation it was not possible to draw an accurate conclusion about the cause of the pain, then a blood test should be performed, as a rule, general and for biochemistry, urine, a smear of the urethra and an analysis of the prostate, or rather its secret. In some cases, ultrasound, endoscopy and X-rays are used.

After performing all the necessary manipulations and making a diagnosis, the patient's treatment is prescribed, which can proceed in different forms. Medication, which implies the use of medicines and drugs, is carried out most often for the most common disease among men - prostatitis in any form.

For hernias or urolithiasis, surgical intervention is used, but only in cases where any other type of intervention will not bring effective results. Physiotherapy treatment is applicable only when the groin area of the body begins to hurt due to injuries or some inflammatory processes. It can be carried out using ultraviolet rays, electrophoresis or magnetic therapy.

Prevention of diseases that cause groin pain is quite simple:

• Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, including free from bad habits, sports and a balanced diet.
• Regular sex and having one, regular partner, using condoms in case of casual relationships.
• Timely visit to the doctor and the passage of preventive examinations.
• Avoiding prolonged exposure to low temperatures.

The causes of groin pain in men may be different, and the symptoms are quite similar, so a visit to a specialist should not be postponed for a long time. Any adult man and young guy always wants to feel healthy, confident and full of energy, so any sensation in the groin area is a cause for concern and a trip to the doctor.