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Symptom: Groin swelling



Introduction: Groin swelling

Groin swelling: Swelling in the groin joint area. See free access online books about Groin swelling below. See detailed information below for a list of 34 causes of Groin swelling, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Groin swelling:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Groin swelling. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Groin swelling:

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Diagnostic Guides for Groin swelling

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Groin swelling from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Groin swelling. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Groin swelling

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis"
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Handbook of Diseases"
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series"
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic tests for Groin swelling:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Groin swelling. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Look and feel any obvious swelling in the groin. If not apparent, asking the person to cough may make the lump appear and suggests a hernia feel the area of the swelling and ask the person to cough to feel the lump expand and a cough impulse which usually suggests an inguinal hernia
    • Determine if the swelling is reducible which suggests a femoral or inguinal hernia
    • Determine if the swelling transilluminates when a torch is used. If the lump does transilluminate, this may suggest a hydrocele of the spermatic cord
    • Observe the skin overlying the groin lump. If red may suggest a strangulated hernia or abscess

See full list of 22 diagnostic tests for Groin swelling

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Groin swelling. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had the groin swelling? - to determine if acute or chronic.
  • Is the swelling intermittent or constant? - if intermittent this may suggest the groin lump is reducible and thus should consider a femoral or inguinal hernia.
  • Risk factors for hernia? - e.g. heavy lifting work, chronic bronchitis with persistent coughing, constipation, difficulty passing urine.
  • Occupational history? - e.g. heavy work, especially lifting may predispose to hernias.
  • Have you been bitten by a mosquito? - may suggest Lymphatic filariasis (if person has traveled to areas where it may be contracted).

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Groin swelling) may include:

  • Pain? - may suggest an abscess, haematoma, lymphadenitis, strangulated hernia, obturated hernia.
  • Pulsatile mass? - suggests femoral artery aneurysm.
  • Vomiting? - may suggest strangulated hernia or obstructed hernia.
  • Genital ulcers or sores? - may suggest herpes simplex infection, primary or secondary syphilis, Donovanosis, Chancroid or Lymphogranuloma venereum which may all cause enlarged groin lymph nodes.
  • Symptoms of inguinal hernia? - e.g. dragging, aching sensation in the groin that gets worse as the day passes. Sometimes there is nil discomfort. The groin lump may get smaller when laying down and you may be able to push the lump away.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Groin swelling (17 listings)

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Causes of Groin swelling listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Groin swelling as a symptom include:

See full list of 34 causes of Groin swelling
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Organs affected by Groin swelling:

The list of organs typically affected by Groin swelling may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Groin swelling

The list below shows some of the causes of Groin swelling mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 34 causes of Groin swelling

How Common are these Causes of Groin swelling?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Groin swelling. Of the 34 causes of Groin swelling that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 8 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 25 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 34 causes of Groin swelling

Conditions listing symptoms: Groin swelling:

The following list of conditions have 'Groin swelling' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

B

  • Bartholin's abscess ... swollen groin lymph nodes
  • Bubonic plague ... swollen groin lymph nodes

    C

  • Chancroid ... swollen groin lymph nodes

    G

  • Gonorrhea ... enlarged groin glands

    H

  • Hodgkin's Disease ... groin lymph node swelling

    L

  • Lymphatic Filariasis ... swollen groin lymph nodes
  • Lymphogranuloma venereum ... swollen groin lymph nodes
  • Lymphoma ... swollen groin lymph nodes

    N

  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma ... groin lymph node swelling

    P

  • Plague ... swollen groin lymph nodes

    R

  • River Blindness ... enlarged groin lymph nodes

    S

  • Syphilis ... swollen groin lymph nodes, enlarged groin lymph nodes

    U

  • Urethral cancer ... enlarged groin lymph nodes

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  • Causes of Groin swelling Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Groin swelling based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
  • Sexual activity - history of sexual behavior?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Groin swelling?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Groin swelling, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    What are the alternative names for Groin swelling:

    Inguinal swelling, Groin mass
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Groin swelling:

    Subtypes of Groin swelling:

    Inguinal swelling

    Medical Conditions associated with Groin swelling:

    Swelling symptoms (2009 causes), Groin symptoms (38 causes)

    Symptoms related to Groin swelling:

    Leg swelling (144 causes), Abdominal swelling (333 causes), Groin symptoms (38 causes), Hip symptoms (159 causes)

    Groin swelling as a disease:

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