Inguinal Pain Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Indirect Inguinal Hernia

(VAS) and Inguinal Pain Questionnaire (IPQ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSION: Chronic pain is common after primary inguinal hernia repair in young males, but there is no difference in the pain associated with open mesh and non-mesh repair [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Especially in indirect inguinal hernia repair, however, hernia sac ligation and excision may be the cause of pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis is a clinical term referring to the inflammation of the tendons which is caused by the repeated injury to affected tendon. Tendinitis can also be due to systemic diseases that decrease the elasticity of the tendons like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. The signs and symptoms of tendinitis typically[…] [symptoma.com]

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Endometriosis

It usually presents as a painful, typically right-sided, hernia-like inguinal mass with catamenial exacerbation. [jcytol.org]

[…] with cycles of diarrhea and constipation Bloating, nausea, and vomiting Inguinal pain Pain on micturition and/or urinary frequency Pain during exercise Because most endometriotic [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] of a painful, typically right-sided, hernia-like inguinal mass with exacerbation of pain and tenderness in the lump during menstruation (catamenial exacerbation) in some [jcytol.org]

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Direct Inguinal Hernia

Abstract Athlete's hernia (AH) is an activity limiting condition that presents as chronic inguinal pain in elite athletes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pain and features of intestinal obstruction are signs of a complicated inguinal hernia (obstructed/strangulated hernia). Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical findings. [amboss.com]

Post herniorrhaphy pain syndrome, or inguinodynia is pain or discomfort lasting greater than 3 months after surgery of inguinal hernia. [en.wikipedia.org]

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Epididymitis

The physician needs to be aware that an embarrassed child may state that he has lower abdominal or inguinal pain rather than scrotal pain. [aafp.org]

References:[1][3][4] Differential diagnoses See differential diagnosis of scrotal pain. [amboss.com]

Diagnosis and surgical management of male pelvic, inguinal, and testicular pain. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2016;96:593. Rottenstreich M, et al. [mayoclinic.org]

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Appendicitis

McBurney sign) pelvic pain, diarrhea and tenesmus (pelvic appendix) flank pain (retrocecal appendix) groin pain - appendix within an inguinal hernia (Amyand hernia) or a femoral [radiopaedia.org]

McBurney sign ) pelvic pain, diarrhea and tenesmus (pelvic appendix) flank pain (retrocaecal appendix) groin pain - appendix within an inguinal hernia ( Amyand hernia ) or [radiopaedia.org]

McBurney sign ) pelvic pain, diarrhea and tenesmus (pelvic appendix) flank pain (retrocecal appendix) groin pain - appendix within an inguinal hernia ( Amyand hernia ) or [radiopaedia.org]

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Hip Fracture

Tenderness to palpation around the inguinal area, over the femoral neck. This area may also be swollen. [physio-pedia.com]

[…] following: limited and painful hip range of motion, especially in internal rotation. the injured leg is shortened, externally rotated, and abducted in the supine position Pain [physio-pedia.com]

Increased pain on the extremes of hip rotation, an abduction lurch, and an inability to stand on the involved leg For more on Hip examination, click www.physio-pedia.com/Hip_Examination [physio-pedia.com]

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Inguinal Hernia

INTRODUCTION: Chronic inguinal pain due to the inguinal hernia repair is still a serious consideration, and its incidence is evident in approximately 3%-6% of the patients [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

pain syndrome. 2017 Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery, Asia Endosurgery Task Force and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mesh fixation using staples has been implicated as a cause of chronic inguinal pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Malignant Neoplasm of the Testis

Evaluation of palpable inguinal, intrascrotal, or testicular masses. Evaluation of scrotal asymmetry, swelling, or enlargement. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Indications include the following [10] : Evaluation of scrotal pain, including but not limited to testicular trauma, ischemia/torsion, and infectious or inflammatory scrotal [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Acute Epididymitis

Diagnosis and surgical management of male pelvic, inguinal, and testicular pain. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2016;96:593. Rottenstreich M, et al. [mayoclinic.org]

(inguinal nodes) - Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvic area - Discharge from the penis - Blood in the semen Chronic epididymitis Signs and symptoms of epididymitis [drleetcmclinic.com]

References:[1][3][4] Differential diagnoses See differential diagnosis of scrotal pain. [amboss.com]

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Inguinal Lymphadenopathy

A 57-year-old man with HIV infection was seen in the emergency department because of pain in the left inguinal region. [nejm.org]

A 50-year-old female diabetic patient applied to our outpatient unit complaining of inguinal pain and a mass which had lasted for three months. [go.gale.com]

[…] bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy in a high-risk population and the importance of routine screening for LGV. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Femoral Hernia

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain has become a very important outcome in quality assessment of inguinal hernia surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hernia Recurrence and Pain 317 Recurrence and Mesh Material 320 Mesh Explantation in the Groin 327 The Mesh and the Spermatic Cord 333 Principle Actions for ReRecurrences [books.google.com]

In all cases of abdominal pain the groin should be examined to exclude inguinal and femoral hernias. [hernia.net.au]

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Varicocele

We describe a case of a young fighter-jet pilot presenting with a painful inguinal hematoma extending to the scrotum a day after participating in centrifuge training. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Microscopic sub-inguinal varicocelectomy offers the best results for pain resolution. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Leading symptoms in both diseases are complaints and dragging pain in the inguinal region radiating into the testis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Pubis Inguinal-related Groin Pain Inguinal hernia Sportsman's hernia Iliopsoas-related Groin Pain Hip Flexor Strain Other Muscle-related Pain Piriformis Syndrome Muscle Pain [physioworks.com.au]

Gluteal Tendinopathy Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Trochanteric Bursitis Adductor-related Groin Pain Adductor Tendinopathy Groin Strain Pubic-related Groin Pain Osteitis [physioworks.com.au]

Tear Hip Pointer Femoroacetabular Impingement - FAI Perthes Disease Slipped Femoral Capital Epiphysis Stress Fracture Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Lateral Hip Pain [physioworks.com.au]

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Ilioinguinal Nerve Entrapment

Neuropathic pain in CPIP is thought to arise from damage or trauma to the inguinal nerves. [dovepress.com]

A review of chronic pain after inguinal herniorrhaphy. Clin J Pain. 2003;19(1):48–54. View Article PubMed Google Scholar Zacest AC, et al. [bmcsurg.biomedcentral.com]

Other diseases that can clinically present with chronic inguinal pain (including hip osteoarthritis, disc herniation, recurrent inguinal hernia, and tumor) can be ruled out [painspa.co.uk]

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Liposarcoma

Imaging of groin masses: inguinal anatomy and pathologic conditions revisited. Radiographics 2001; 21: 261- 271. 2. [edoj.org.eg]

Masses and pain in the groin: a review of imaging findings. Eur Radiol 1998; 8: 911- 921. 3. Henricks WH, Chu YC, Goldblum JR, Weiss SW. [edoj.org.eg]

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Testicular Abscess

[…] testicle include pain with an inguinal mass and empty hemiscrotum.[22] Patients may also complain of abdominal pain but will have a benign abdominal exam. [ispub.com]

Fig. 5 Inguinal hernia resulting in acute scrotal pain. a Longitudinal US image of the right inguinal canal in a 39-year-old with right scrotal pain shows an elongated heterogeneous [criticalultrasoundjournal.springeropen.com]

Other conditions, like kidney and ureteral stones, infections, and inguinal hernias can also cause pain that can be felt in or around the testicles and scrotum. [beaumont.org]

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Obturator Hernia

Contrary to what one might believe, and unlike usual inguinal hernia, the pubic inguinal pain syndrome does not show any visible swelling in the inguinal canal. [youcoach.it]

Obturator hernia as a cause of chronic pain after inguinal hernioplasty: elective management using tomography and ambulatory total extraperitoneally laparoscopy. [casereports.in]

TREATMENT Once the pubic inguinal pain syndrome has been diagnosed, a conservative management should be advised initially. [youcoach.it]

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Richter's Inguinal Hernia

Case 2 A 29-year-old male presented with a week history of a right inguinal pain. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

[…] with sudden onset of left-sided acute abdominal pain and vomiting for 1 day. [scopemed.org]

CASE SERIES Case 1 A 24-year-old female presented with a three-day history of a painful, non-reducible right inguinal swelling without any sign of bowel obstruction. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

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Incarcerated Hernia

Groin pain associated with ultrasound findings of inguinal canal posterior wall deficiency in Australian Rules footballers. [ajronline.org]

In the left inguinal area, there was a painful mass, compatible with incarcerated inguinal hernia. [elsevier.es]

Your doctor is likely to recommend surgery to fix an inguinal hernia that's painful or enlarging. Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure. [mayoclinic.org]

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is an adolescent hip disorder that is characterized by slippage of the femoral epiphysis through the epiphyseal plate. Most cases are idiopathic but there are associated risk factors. Once discovered, emergent surgery is necessary to prevent complications. The clinical picture[…] [symptoma.com]

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Psoas Abscess

Other signs and symptoms may include flank pain, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, weight loss, malaise, and inguinal mass. Pain may radiate to the hip and upper thigh. [visualdx.com]

and psoas spasm Pain in the flank, groin, or anterior thigh Malaise, weight loss, nausea Loss of appetite or other GI upset Antalgic gait Palpable, tender mass in inguinal [pelvicpaindifferentiation.weebly.com]

Psoas abscess is characterized by pus collection and inflammation within the muscle compartment, presenting the hallmark findings of lower back pain, limp, and spiking fever [visualdx.com]

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Osteitis Pubis

He was admitted for inguinal pain, gait disturbance, and high fever (40.6 C). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The pain increases after the training session. Stage III comprises bilateral inguinal pain involving the adductor muscles and abdominal symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Management of severe lower abdominal or inguinal pain in high-performance athletes. PAIN (Performing Athletes with Abdominal or Inguinal Neuromuscular Pain Study Group). [scottsdalesportsmedicine.com]

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Tarlov Cyst

Sacral perineural (Tarlov) cysts are benign, cerebrospinal fluid containing lesions of the spinal nerve root sheath. They are usually asymptomatic; however, a small proportion have the potential to cause compression of nerve roots and/or the cauda equina.We report a case of a 61-year-old man who presented with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Chancroid

(A) The eroded purulent ulcer of chancroid is painful and may be associated with painful inguinal adenitis. [5minuteconsult.com]

Definition / general Sexually transmitted disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi which produces a painful genital ulcer and inguinal adenopathy Terminology Dwarf chancroid: [pathologyoutlines.com]

[…] with a grayish necrotic base Painful inguinal lymphadenopathy An asymptomatic course is more likely in women. [amboss.com]

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Lymphogranuloma Venereum

A 33-year-old woman presented with a two-day history of left inguinal pain and a palpable "knot." [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Secondary (inguinal): painful inguinal lymphadenopathy (bubo), usually unilateral, with abscess formation and rupture in 1/3 of cases. [auanet.org]

She was suspected of having an incarcerated inguinal hernia but instead was found to have lymphogranuloma venereum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hernia

The reader will also find guidance on established and new treatments for specific pain conditions, including postoperative chronic pain, the pubic inguinal pain syndrome, [springer.com]

Keywords inguinal hernia techniques chronic pain recurrences robotic techniques Lichtenstein repair sutureless repair biologic mesh synthetic mesh robotic surgery minimally [dx.doi.org]

Your doctor is likely to recommend surgery to fix an inguinal hernia that's painful or enlarging. Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure. [mayoclinic.org]

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Radiation-induced Cataract

Pain and features of intestinal obstruction are signs of a complicated inguinal hernia (obstructed/strangulated hernia). Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical findings. [amboss.com]

Keywords: Chronic pelvic pain, Hernias INTRODUCTION Inguinal, abdominal, and pelvic floor fascial defects cause pain in many patients, male and female. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sportsmans Hernias A Sportsmans Hernia is a condition of chronic exercise-related supra-inguinal groin pain. Generally it involves a direct inguinal hernia. [herniaclinic.co.nz]

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Chronic Cadmium Poisoning

Abstract A study was conducted to characterize the molecular species of retinol-binding protein (RBP) isolated from the urine of rabbits chronically poisoned with cadmium. The RBP species, identical with regard to both molecular size (approximately 20,000) and immunoreactivity, were separated into four fractions by[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Littre Hernia

A 3-year-old boy with a right-sided and painful inguinal swelling for the last 2 h was admitted to the emergency department. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herein, we will present the case of a 75-year-old female, who suffered from a painful swelling of the right inguinal region. [hindawi.com]

inguinal swelling for the last 2 h was admitted to the emergency department. [ajol.info]

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