What causes groin pain during pregnancy?

Pregnant women often have some special problems, and their bodies are particularly fragile, so they will often get sick for some very small reasons. If not treated in time, it may affect the baby in the belly, and may even affect their own bodies. Groin pain is relatively common, and pregnant women may also experience it. So what causes groin pain during pregnancy?

Inguinal region pain is a common clinical symptom. The groin is a triangular area on both sides of the lower abdomen. Its medial boundary is the outer edge of the rectus abdominis muscle, its upper boundary is the horizontal line from the anterior superior iliac spine to the outer edge of the rectus abdominis muscle, and its lower boundary is the inguinal ligament. This area is relatively weak, and a variety of diseases can cause groin pain, the most common of which are inguinal lymphadenitis, gynecological diseases, varicocele, etc. Timely treatment can achieve better therapeutic effects.

Causes: A variety of diseases can cause groin pain. It is more common in males, with a male to female ratio of about 15:1. The highest incidence rate is in infants, young children and the elderly.

1. Inguinal lymphadenitis. Local groin pain is mainly caused by infection of the lower limb lymphatic system.

2. Inguinal hernia. There may be local pulling pain after an inguinal hernia occurs.

3. Varicocele. Symptoms include a distended pain in the scrotum and possibly pulling pain in the groin.

4. Bone and muscle diseases. Local muscle strain, ligament strain, and nerve damage can cause local pain all year round.

5. Gynecological diseases. Ovarian cyst pedicle torsion, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. can cause groin pain.

6. Intervertebral disc herniation and piriformis syndrome. It can also cause pain in the lower back and lower limbs, which may radiate to the groin area.

Local pain, pulling pain, radiating pain, etc. in the groin area. Local enlarged lymph nodes can be palpated and tender, and some may be accompanied by lower limb edema.

Treatment: 1. Inguinal lymphadenitis: The main treatment is antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, etc. Drink more water at ordinary times; if the lymph nodes continue to swell and pus is discharged, surgical treatment is required.

2. Inguinal hernia: Most patients require surgical treatment. If the patient is a child under 2 years old, or an elderly and frail patient with other serious diseases who cannot tolerate surgery, a hernia belt can be used to prevent hernia protrusion and groin pain.

3. Injury: Early prevention and treatment of local injuries and lumbar disc herniation, piriformis syndrome, etc.