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Is Discomfort In Upper Right Groin Area A Symptom Of Hernia?
Posted on
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Question : Hello,
I have had a discomfort on my upper right groin area for some months now. Sometimes the discomfort stays there and other times it goes away. There is always a feeling of something there. I had a groin ultrasound last year but that came back clear, and I was just told to take naproxen and see how I would get on.
The discomfort came back last week, I went to the doctor and he says it could be a hernia possibly near the inguinal canal. He asked me to cough a few times but there was no bulge or anything, he is quite positive it could be a hernia, so has referred me to the surgeon for a scan.
I cannot see anything when im standing up or bending down, I can still lift heavy things without any pain etc but the discomfort is still there, could it be something else, could it be due to my bowel syndrome, as I constipate quite much, but its only on my left side I feel the discomfort. When I am sitting down I cannot feel anything. Seems very strange, Any other views please.
Thanks XXXXXXX
I have had a discomfort on my upper right groin area for some months now. Sometimes the discomfort stays there and other times it goes away. There is always a feeling of something there. I had a groin ultrasound last year but that came back clear, and I was just told to take naproxen and see how I would get on.
The discomfort came back last week, I went to the doctor and he says it could be a hernia possibly near the inguinal canal. He asked me to cough a few times but there was no bulge or anything, he is quite positive it could be a hernia, so has referred me to the surgeon for a scan.
I cannot see anything when im standing up or bending down, I can still lift heavy things without any pain etc but the discomfort is still there, could it be something else, could it be due to my bowel syndrome, as I constipate quite much, but its only on my left side I feel the discomfort. When I am sitting down I cannot feel anything. Seems very strange, Any other views please.
Thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Rule out hernia, other possibility is muscle strain
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query and do understand your concern.
First of all we have to rule out hernia, kindly see the general surgeon for examination and confirming the diagnosis. Sometimes hernia may not present with the classical symptoms ( bulge or fullness in the groin)
Presently, till hernia is ruled out, I would suggest you not to lift weights, do strain while passing stool, do not cough.
Other possibility is muscle strain. Sometimes muscle gets pulled during some act , most of the times we do not remember this.
You should take NSAID like Aceclofenac with muscle relaxants like Chlorzoxazone/ Tizanidine twice daily for 3-5 days based on the response. You can ask your local doctor for prescription of this agent. Along with this hot compression and analgesic gel or spray will be beneficial.
With this measures you should be fine.
I hope this helps. If you have any further queries I'll be glad to address them.
Take care
Rule out hernia, other possibility is muscle strain
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query and do understand your concern.
First of all we have to rule out hernia, kindly see the general surgeon for examination and confirming the diagnosis. Sometimes hernia may not present with the classical symptoms ( bulge or fullness in the groin)
Presently, till hernia is ruled out, I would suggest you not to lift weights, do strain while passing stool, do not cough.
Other possibility is muscle strain. Sometimes muscle gets pulled during some act , most of the times we do not remember this.
You should take NSAID like Aceclofenac with muscle relaxants like Chlorzoxazone/ Tizanidine twice daily for 3-5 days based on the response. You can ask your local doctor for prescription of this agent. Along with this hot compression and analgesic gel or spray will be beneficial.
With this measures you should be fine.
I hope this helps. If you have any further queries I'll be glad to address them.
Take care
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