Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen in women can signal the development of a variety of diseases and it appears as a result of pathological processes affecting the internal organs located in this part of the body.
On the right side are the gallbladder and liver, appendix and part of the small intestine (ileum), right kidney with adrenal gland, as well as organs of the reproductive system (right ovary, fallopian tube). Painful sensations can be caused by a disease of any of the above organs of the reproductive, intestinal, or excretory systems, but most often the cause of discomfort in women is gynecological problems.
Pain is the body’s protective reaction to various types of irritation of nerve endings and it can appear in any part of the body. During preliminary diagnosis, it is important to correctly describe the nature of the pain and indicate the location of its localization. This will allow the doctor to draw a conclusion about the presence of a pathological process and determine the necessary types of examination (ultrasound, MRI or CT).
It can be a sign of many pathologies - hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver, the initial stage of appendicitis, intestinal diverticulosis or tumor processes. Dull pain in the right side of the lower abdomen in women is aching, debilitating and indicates the involvement of many sensitive nerve receptors in the inflammatory process.
But a particular danger is the abrupt cessation of the pain syndrome, which indicates the development of necrotic processes that prevent the transmission of the pain impulse. Dull, aching pains that occur below, in the area of the right side, are usually combined with general malaise, weakness, nausea, and jaundice of the skin.
Characterized by a feeling of internal organs being pulled towards the abdominal wall. This unpleasant symptom intensifies with physical activity and forces you to take forced positions that reduce the intensity of the pain. This nature of the pain syndrome indicates pathologies of the abdominal organs (appendicitis, adhesions, inflammation of the kidney and adrenal gland, duodenum, hepatitis) or damage to the pelvic organs (uterus, ovary).
Very often, constant nagging pain in the right side appears in women during menstruation or during pregnancy. Sometimes pulling sensations accompany the movement of stones in the ureter and exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine.
Usually occurs suddenly. Acute attacks can be caused by gynecological problems, pinched nerves, diseases of the intestines and urinary system. Cutting pain in the right side is accompanied by pathologies such as inflammation or torsion of the ovary, movement of a stone in the right ureter, pinched nerve in the lumbar region, appendicitis.
Throbbing pain in the right side can intensify when turning and bending the body and is accompanied by a deterioration in the general condition - headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fainting.
In the right side it is characterized as piercing the abdominal wall from the inside with a sharp object. Such periodic pains come from a small pathological focus with appendicitis, inflammation of the gallbladder, and urolithiasis. They can intensify during physical activity, sharp turns, during coughing and even when inhaling.
Pain is not the only symptom that accompanies diseases of the internal organs. Other accompanying symptoms may include fever, burning sensation, nausea, vomiting and other dyspeptic disorders.
Let's consider the main pathological conditions that can cause pain in women on the right side.
The most common cause of pain in the lower abdomen on the right side. Painful sensations increase gradually and from nagging and dull sensations become constant and sharp. At the same time, the general condition worsens, nausea and vomiting occur, the temperature rises, and tension in the abdominal muscles is noted.
The pain becomes acute and unbearable, radiating to the groin, rectum and leg. In the event of an attack of appendicitis, you should immediately call an ambulance and send the woman to the hospital, where surgery will be performed to remove the appendix.
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A diverticulum is a protrusion of the intestinal wall, and in the resulting “pocket” the contents of the intestine accumulate and an inflammatory process develops, accompanied by painful sensations.
The picture of the disease is in many ways reminiscent of appendicitis and is accompanied by intoxication of the body, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Therefore, when removing appendicitis, an inspection of the intestine is required to exclude diverticulosis.
The inflammatory process involving the duodenum and parts of the small intestine is accompanied by indigestion and pain, which can radiate to the right side and be localized in the lower abdomen.
Pain in the right side appears due to inflammation of the small intestine, namely the ileum, which is located in the lower abdomen on the right. In this case, painful sensations can be paroxysmal or constant and be accompanied by rumbling in the stomach, indigestion, increased gas formation, and diarrhea.
When the intestines are blocked, the innervation of its walls is disrupted and peristalsis stops, which is accompanied by severe pain radiating to the groin.
At the same time, symptoms such as uncontrollable vomiting, bloating, stool retention, heart rhythm disturbances, and a drop in blood pressure occur. This is a dangerous condition that requires urgent medical attention.
It is a bag-like protrusion in the groin. A strangulated hernia is especially dangerous, accompanied by severe pain, swelling and inflammation of the intestinal loops, omentum and nerve fibers. When a hernia is strangulated, sharp pain appears in the right side and groin, which intensifies with the slightest physical stress and radiates to the leg. The hernia can only be removed surgically.
Serous membranes of internal organs and intestines often manifest as pain in the lower abdomen on the right side. The reason for the formation of adhesions is previous surgical interventions and associated postoperative complications.
Diseases of the internal organs can lead to pain in the right side. For example, liver damage due to hepatitis, cirrhosis, diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract, pathology of the pancreas.
We should dwell in more detail on diseases of the right kidney and bladder, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen on the right side.
At the initial stage, it is accompanied by a burning sensation and painful urination; when the inguinal lymph node is involved in the inflammatory process, pain appears in the right side in the groin area.
accompanied by dull, aching pain that radiates to the lumbar region and lower abdomen, frequent urination, and the appearance of blood in the urine. When a stone passes through the ureter, a sharp, unbearable pain occurs in the right side of the lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back.
Reflux is characterized by pain in the lower abdomen on the right side, which manifests itself when urinating. This condition is explained by the reflux of urine from the ureter back into the kidney.
Inflammation of the kidneys, in which only one kidney may be affected. If inflammation covers the right kidney, then severe aching pain occurs in the right side of the lower abdomen, which radiates to the lower back. Additional symptoms are change in urine color, constant thirst, painful frequent urination, swelling, fever.
A disease in which the inflammatory process develops in the glomeruli (glomeruli) of the kidneys. In this case, pain can be felt in the lower abdomen, both on the right and on the left, and is accompanied by an increase in temperature, the appearance of red urine, swelling, and an increase in blood pressure.
Pain in the lower abdomen, radiating to the right side in women, is most often associated with gynecological pathologies or sexually transmitted infections.
The most common disorder associated with painful menstruation. During menstruation, aching or cramping pain appears in the lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back, groin, leg, accompanied by general psychophysical malaise (nausea, weakness, headache).
Pain syndrome causes increased blood flow to the pelvic organs, followed by its accumulation and stagnation in the uterine cavity. With concomitant inflammatory pathologies, the nature of the pain intensifies, and vaginal discharge appears.
inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, which is unilateral. That is, with inflammation of the right ovary, dull, nagging pain is localized in the lower abdomen on the right side, radiating to the side and lower back. There is a disturbance in the menstrual cycle, and the periods themselves become heavy and painful.
The cause of the disease is usually sexually transmitted infections transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse (gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasmosis). In the acute course of the disease, in addition to aching pain in the lower abdomen, purulent discharge, pain and burning during urination, fever, muscle, joint and headaches, and discomfort during sexual intercourse appear.
Inflammation of the fallopian (uterine) tubes, which is provoked by sexually transmitted infections or gynecological manipulations (abortion, childbirth). The causative agents of the disease are staphylococci, fungi, E. coli and other representatives of mixed pathogenic microflora.
Salpingitis is manifested by cutting pain in the lower abdomen on the side where the inflamed fallopian tube is located, serous discharge, frequent urge to urinate, intestinal disorders, and a general deterioration in well-being. When treating the disease, medications and physical therapy methods are used.
Inflammation of the inner mucous layer of the uterus caused by pathogenic bacteria, viruses or fungi. Provoking factors that trigger the disease mechanism may be problems in the immune, endocrine or nervous system. The main manifestation of the disease is sharp or nagging, aching pain in the lower abdomen in the right side, which intensifies with palpation.
With chronic endometritis, constant nagging, debilitating pain occurs. Other symptoms of the disease include discharge with an unpleasant odor, burning and pain when urinating, chills, and increased heart rate.
In the acute course of the disease, an increase in temperature to high values, the appearance of purulent discharge, general malaise, and severe pain in the lower abdomen that radiate to the sacrum are noted. Lack of timely treatment can lead to serious consequences, one of which is removal of the uterus.
Myoma is a benign hormonal tumor, as it grows (inside the uterus itself or on its surface), a woman begins to be bothered by periodic aching pain in the lower abdomen, on the right. The disease is caused by hormonal dysfunction of the ovaries, which begin to produce excessive amounts of female sex hormones - estrogens.
The provoking factor may be an inflammatory process, miscarriage or postpartum complications. In addition to aching pain in the lower abdomen, chronic constipation, frequent urination and other unpleasant symptoms occur. Treatment of fibroids can be conservative (drug), surgical, or combined.
This is the formation of a bubble with liquid contents in the structure of the ovary, which increases in volume several times as it grows. The cause of the disease is hormonal imbalances. The pathology is manifested by one-sided sharp or nagging pain in the lower abdomen. In some cases, cysts resolve on their own; in severe situations, surgical intervention is required.
This is a rupture of an ovarian cyst, accompanied by internal bleeding. Develops after physical activity when a large cyst has formed. When a cyst ruptures, sharp, unbearable pain occurs, reminiscent of appendicitis. Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen in a woman can radiate to the groin, thigh, and rectal area. In this case, emergency surgery is required.
A non-inflammatory disease, accompanied by proliferation of the uterine mucosa, changes in hormonal levels and heavy menstrual bleeding. At the same time, pelvic pain appears in the lower abdomen on the right, which intensifies during sexual intercourse.
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Characteristic painful sensations in women in the right side can appear with lymphadenitis, in this case with inflammation of the right inguinal lymph node. In this case, it is sore, increased in size, painful sensations in the lower abdomen, accompanied by fever and chills.
Nagging pain also occurs when the femoral artery is damaged (vasculitis, artery thrombosis). Since the femoral artery supplies blood to the groin area, genitals and the anterior abdominal wall, its narrowing or thrombosis provokes pain in the lower abdomen. With an aneurysm, the blood supply to the organs is disrupted, congestion develops, and with them severe pain occurs, including in the groin area on the right.
Inflammatory lesions of the hip joint on the right side (coxarthrosis, avascular necrosis, Peterson's disease), as well as other rheumatoid, gouty or infectious pathologies are accompanied by gradual destruction of joint tissue, inflammatory swelling, fever and pain of varying degrees of intensity, radiating to the groin area on the right side .
If an alarming symptom appears, it is recommended:
If the nature of the pain syndrome is mild and such attacks have happened before, you can call a local doctor at home. If a short-term attack of pain occurs for the first time, you need to go to the clinic to see your local doctor and get a referral for a full examination. Remember that even mild and short-term pain can be a symptom of a dangerous condition, so you should definitely see a doctor and get recommendations for treatment.
Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen in women should be a reason to visit a doctor. This alarming sign may be a harbinger of serious surgical or gynecological pathologies requiring emergency care. Sharp, severe pain that does not go away within an hour, but only increases and is accompanied by a general deterioration in well-being - a dangerous symptom that requires hospitalization of the patient.
But in other cases, you should not delay your visit to the doctor. At the first stage, you need to seek advice from a local physician, who, after examining and collecting anamnesis, will refer the patient for examination. Diagnostic measures consist of a number of laboratory and instrumental studies:
After diagnosis, treatment can be surgical or conservative, depending on the type of pathology. In conditions that cannot tolerate delay and pose a threat to the health and life of the patient, surgical intervention is resorted to. In other cases, drug treatment and physiotherapy methods are used.
In case of diseases of internal organs (intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas), along with the use of medications, lifestyle and diet must be adjusted, and an appropriate diet must be selected individually.
In case of inflammatory processes, infectious diseases, gynecological problems, a course of antibiotics, antiviral agents and other medications is prescribed in order to eliminate the main cause of the disease. To alleviate the condition, antispasmodics and analgesics are used to reduce pain.
In general, the choice of the optimal treatment regimen in each specific case is made by a specialist, taking into account the type of pathology, the severity of symptoms, the general condition of the patient, the presence of concomitant diseases and possible contraindications. The patient’s task is to accurately follow all the doctor’s instructions and take medications in accordance with the instructions. This will help cope with the disease and get rid of pain.
It manifests itself as pain reminiscent of appendicitis. When walking, my right side hurt and it radiated directly to my leg. I was admitted to the hospital with suspected appendicitis. Pain radiating to the groin area. The pain may go down to the groin area on the right side.
2 weeks ago my right ovary was inflamed. In the evening I had to go to my parents (in another city), I got on the train, came to my family in the morning, and my mother, a doctor, took me to the surgeon.
4 cm, but doctors say that she shouldn’t hurt like that. I went to the village for the summer, there are no doctors here, I’m afraid it’s an appendix. Determining the causes of nonspecific pain is a serious task for neurologists, surgeons, obstetricians, gynecologists, traumatologists, orthopedists, and specialists in other medical fields. Diseases accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen are difficult to diagnose and can pose a serious danger to the patient's health.
Pain radiating, reflected to the right side, down the abdomen, from organs anatomically not related to the pelvic organs, are not considered in this text. Such pain, always nonspecific, accompanies numerous diseases and physiological abnormalities. The pain is usually combined with other symptoms that indicate the underlying cause of the disease.
The contents of the intestinal tract accumulate in the diverticulum pocket, irritating the nerve endings and causing pain in the right lower abdomen. In severe cases, the pathology is combined with intoxication.
This occurs due to cessation of blood flow, disruption of innervation, and intestinal walls. Inguinal hernia. Pathology is classified as a surgical disease. A hernia is a combination of two factors: a rupture of the internal layers of the abdominal wall; prolapse of the omentum, intestinal loops into the subcutaneous space. In severe cases, excruciating pain in the right lower abdomen is determined by total damage to the organ (cirrhosis of the liver) and biliary tract (cholecystitis).
In case of damage to the nerve fibers, the lower right abdomen manifests itself as pain in the indicated area. Pain syndrome in different parts of the body, including on the right (with right-sided lesions) in the lower abdomen. The pain develops over a short time. Pain develops when an obstruction forms along the urethra and it is impossible to remove urine outside the body.
Pathologies in the ureters are more often detected in women, due to the greater likelihood of inflammation of the female genital organs. Pain in the groin on the right should be expected when urine stops in the distal (lower) part of the right ureter.
Men and women get sick. Pain is caused by inflammatory processes, injuries, and infections of the genital organs. This determines the frequent manifestation of pain in the pelvic area, lower abdomen, including on the right.
There is an increased flow of blood to the pelvic organs, followed by stagnation and accumulation of blood in the uterine cavity. Pain in the absence of signs of inflammation is (primary algomenorrhea). Menstrual pain can be a consequence of gynecological inflammation, sexually transmitted infections (secondary algomenorrhea). If the discharge is irregular and accompanied by pain, this condition is called algodismenorrhea. Such pain is usually not intense or occurs periodically.
The pain is combined with vaginal bleeding of varying intensity. Cramping pain in the lower abdomen can transmit an impulse to the right when the corresponding pain receptors are irritated.
The pain is combined with manifestations of toxicosis in a pregnant woman. To avoid complications, you should contact a medical institution to provide qualified obstetric care. Abdominal pain on the right side is accompanied by an increase in temperature. A vesicle is formed on the ovary, filled with transparent, translucent contents, as a result the ovary enlarges.
In severe cases, surgery is indicated. Sometimes the pain radiates to the anus, right side of the lower abdomen or thigh. Apoplexy usually occurs during the period of ovulation. Depending on the location, the pathology develops in the genital area or beyond, for example in the intestines. Endometritis. Inflammation of the superficial layers of the uterine wall. In some cases, its deep layers are involved in the pathological process - endomyometritis.
In severe cases, it can result in purulent inflammation, accumulation of exudate in the uterus (pyometra). The lymphatic system performs protective functions in the body. Lymphadenitis is an inflammation of the lymph node, in this case the inguinal one. Right-sided inflammation of the node is accompanied by an enlargement of the node, manifested in the form of a painful, strictly limited swelling, pain on the affected right side, in the lower abdomen.
The main reason is stagnation of blood in the pelvic vessels. It develops during hormonal changes in the body, including puberty and pregnancy. In the first stages it may be asymptomatic, or with periodic pain, before or after menstruation.
Pain during pregnancy. They did an ultrasound and found a cyst. In general, if something hurts, then you should not delay it, but go to the hospital. He finally found appendicitis, they operated on me that same morning, they said that another day and the appendix would have burst! Pain develops in the later stages of inflammation.
Sometimes the therapist's patients complain that their stomach hurts and radiates to the leg, sacral area or lower back. Such discomfort may indicate dangerous diseases.
We must listen to our body and, when alarming symptoms appear, choose effective measures together with a doctor and begin treatment immediately. This is the only way to help yourself and protect yourself from complications.
If your stomach hurts and radiates to your leg, then your doctor will be one of the first to suspect acute appendicitis. This term refers to inflammation localized in a small appendage of the cecum of the human intestine. This appendix, which is the first section of the large intestine, is usually called the appendix; its second name is the vermiform appendix. Previously, it was believed that this part of the body was completely non-functional and did not affect life, but recent evidence suggests that the appendix is an integral peripheral element of the immune system. This part of the intestine performs an important task - it promotes the proliferation of beneficial bacteria, which serve for the normal digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients from food.
It is known that people living without an appendix have difficulty restoring normal gastrointestinal microflora after antibiotic therapy. It is for this reason that people with a removed appendix are advised to take special bacterial preparations along with treating infections with antibiotics. Patients aged 20 to 40 years are most often hospitalized with inflammation of the appendix; this disorder is more common in women.
In acute appendicitis, pain is concentrated in the navel or lower abdomen and is localized on the right. The patient requires a thorough examination by a qualified specialist and the exclusion of other diseases because the appendix often gives pain similar to what women experience with adnexitis and men with inflammation of the bladder. The irradiation of pain can also be directed to the groin and lower back.
A person can lightly tap his ilium with his fingers; with appendicitis, this will certainly cause pain. Such sensations do not occur on the left. If you cough hard with an inflamed appendix, the pain intensifies. You should find the point of the highest pain; when exposed to it, the discomfort weakens, and the moment you remove your hand, the pain, on the contrary, intensifies. If, in case of pain due to inflammation of the appendix, you take the fetal position and lie on your right side, then some relief occurs, but when you move to the left side of the body and straighten your legs, the discomfort increases. Such manifestations indicate appendicitis.
Abdominal pain radiates to the leg: a symptom characteristic of appendicitis, osteochondrosis, suppuration of the uterine appendages, complications after operations in the abdominal cavity, inguinal and femoral hernia
When you are bothered by abdominal pain, and from time to time it radiates to your leg, one of the possible diagnoses is osteochondrosis. It is necessary to describe your feelings to the doctor in detail so that he can accurately determine the cause of the ailment and prescribe effective treatment. It has been noticed that with osteochondrosis, destructive processes occur in the human vertebrae, as a result of which the nerve roots are pinched. With such pinching, the body inevitably malfunctions - the normal innervation of organs is disrupted. Of course, with such a pathology, the main pain sensations are localized precisely in the back area, but practice shows that impulses can appear in the leg and abdominal area closer to the groin.
Unfortunately, sometimes after surgery the human body signals pathology. When pathological fluid, represented by pus, blood or so-called effusion, accumulates in the abdominal cavity, pain in the abdomen and leg may occur due to the effect of this fluid on the nerve fibers of the limb. This can be either a limb or other parts of the body, depending on where the purulent focus or internal bleeding is located.
Today, many people are diagnosed with hidden gynecological ailments. If the throbbing pain is concentrated in the lower abdomen and clearly radiates to the leg, this condition may indicate suppuration in the uterine appendages. When a woman discovers such problems, she should consult a doctor. In advanced cases, the prognosis may be unfavorable, so to restore the health of the reproductive system, you need to take action as early as possible.
A person may experience abdominal pain that radiates strongly to the leg in case of complications of a hernia. We are talking about an inguinal or femoral hernia. This pathology can be recognized by the presence of a round formation in the groin area that is painful on palpation. Pain in this area intensifies when coughing and with sudden movements. A strangulated hernia is life-threatening, so if you suspect this disease, you should immediately go to the hospital.
As we can see from the above, when your stomach hurts and radiates to your legs, you should not hesitate to visit the hospital, as serious pathologies may be discovered. In the worst case, along with pain in the abdomen and leg, other symptoms are present, including flatulence and bowel movements, dizziness, high temperature, feeling of nausea, blood pressure less than 100/60 units, general weakness, cold sweating, pulse of 100 beats per minute.
The most common symptom of various diseases is abdominal pain with different localization, so the effectiveness of treatment for this disease will depend on the correct diagnosis. After all, some types of abdominal pain require emergency care and immediate hospitalization, so the doctor must distinguish ordinary pain from serious pain in order to prevent serious consequences.
On the left side there are organs that can cause nagging pain - these are the left kidney, intestines and internal reproductive organs. Pain in this area may be the primary symptom for conditions that cause pain in this quadrant, but appendicitis is an exception. Many people suffer from a bowel disorder called nervous stomach or irritable bowel syndrome. This syndrome is a set of functional disorders lasting more than 12 weeks and throughout the year. Symptoms of this disease include pain, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, bloating and gas. This syndrome is also accompanied by changes in the frequency and consistency of stools and bowel movements. And throughout this disease, there may be a recurrent nature of complaints, variability of complaints, increased distress under stress, lack of progression, lack of weight loss and other functional disorders.
Severe pain in the left lower abdomen occurs due to inflammation of the lower part of the large intestine and in most cases, in addition to pain, other symptoms are present - bloating and stool disturbances. And in this case, you need to give up spicy and hot seasonings, fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and black bread, that is, follow a standard diet. And if your health does not improve within several days, despite the diet, you need to consult a doctor who will prescribe the use of medicinal drugs.
Pain on the left side of the lower abdomen in women may indicate the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system. And if the pain is very severe and is accompanied by vomiting and fever, and the pain itself spreads not only from the left side, but also spreads to the right, then there is a high probability that the woman has torsion of the pedicle of the ovarian cyst. And in this case, only surgical treatment will help, so you need to urgently call an ambulance.
Sharp pain in the lower abdomen on the right side indicates inflammation of the appendix or salpingo-oophoritis. In addition, the temperature may rise, and the patient may experience severe pain when feeling the abdomen. And if the pain is very severe, then you must immediately call an ambulance. In addition, sharp pain on the left side of the lower abdomen can be a result of an ectopic pregnancy and in most cases the pain appears on one side, but in some cases it can be bilateral. With exacerbation, the pain gradually becomes stronger, and with movement it intensifies sharply, and can also be cramping in nature. And if the fallopian tube suddenly ruptures, the pain can be sudden and unbearably severe.
Aching pain in the lower abdomen on the left side can occur due to problems with the stomach, while the pain itself is aching in nature and is often accompanied by vomiting and nausea. Moreover, such symptoms are very dangerous, because the stomach can hurt for a variety of reasons, and some of them require immediate treatment, for example, stomach cancer or peptic ulcer. But there are also cases when pain in the left quadrant of the abdomen occurs due to a diaphragmatic hernia. This disease is most often observed in older people. In addition, pain in the left side can be caused by the pancreas. Of course, most often with inflammation of the pancreas, pain occurs in the middle, but it can occur on the right and even on the left, so this diagnosis should not be excluded. And especially dangerous is the aching pain, which is felt from the inside and also has a girdling character. Such pain in most cases radiates to the back and in some cases is accompanied by vomiting and nausea, as well as fever. Therefore, in such situations, you should immediately call an ambulance.
When the stomach hurts on the left side and a woman experiences bloody discharge from the genital tract, this indicates the presence of certain diseases of the genital organs. And in such a situation, you should consult a gynecologist, because only a specialist will be able to correctly diagnose and the true cause of pain, as well as study tests and prescribe appropriate treatment. And if aching pain in the lower abdomen is accompanied by fever and chills, then this indicates the presence of a certain infection in the pelvic area. In any case, if you have acute, nagging or aching pain in the lower abdomen that does not stop for several hours, you should immediately consult a doctor. And in case of very severe pain, you should not waste time and immediately call an ambulance, since the person’s future life may depend on it.
Doctors quite often encounter complaints of pain in the left groin in men. This symptom should certainly be alarming, since it can accompany several diseases. Discomfort in a given part of the body may indicate the presence of diseases in a completely different area of the body.
Therefore, the person is thoroughly examined, the disease is diagnosed, the true cause of pain is diagnosed, and treatment is carried out.
The groin region is anatomically located at the junction of the abdominal part and the thigh. Here are:
You need to pay special attention to the sensations of pain that radiate to the right side. Pain on the right side may be a sign of appendicitis , in which case the pain may increase gradually, first in the pit of the stomach and then moves down. During movement, the pain in the right groin with appendicitis may become stronger.
The cause of recurrent pain in the left groin may be renal colic. As a rule, pain occurs unexpectedly , sharply moving to the lower back, leg and side. Acute pain may occur due to a low-lying kidney stone in the duct. The duration of the attack can last from several minutes to several days. The center of pain can be located in the lower back and move to the bladder area, hypochondrium.
The formation of swelling, clearly expressed when standing and accompanied by pain in the groin area , is a symptom of a left-sided hernia. Moreover, the intestinal loop protrudes through the hernial opening that appears in the wall of the muscle. With a large loop of hernia and a small hole, the groin area may become pinched. In this case, the blood circulation process is disrupted and rapid destruction of the area is likely. In this case, the man requires urgent surgery.
Groin pain may also be due to the following reasons:
The manifestation of these symptoms requires urgent consultation with a urologist and surgeon. Lack of timely and proper treatment in men can result in complications such as infertility and impotence.
Feelings of pain may be the appearance of prostatitis. Inflammation of the gland is characterized by such pain syndrome in half of the cases. Of no small importance for the treatment of this disease of the prostate gland is its early diagnosis, which is possible when contacting a specialist immediately after the appearance of pain in the groin area. The doctor, taking into account the results obtained during the study, will prescribe treatment that will make it possible to prevent complications and the disease from becoming chronic.
Chronic prostatitis can also be manifested by the appearance of pain in the left groin area. This type of disease is not so symptomatic, but is quite dangerous. When inflammation lasts for a long time, it sometimes affects other organs (bladder, intestines) of the pelvic area, greatly worsening the condition of the man’s body.
A chronic form of the prostate is indicated by constant nagging pain on the right side; its frequent repetition should be the reason for a visit to the doctor. Chronic prostatitis in the absence of timely treatment can lead to male infertility and erectile system disorders.
Inflamed lymph nodes can also be expressed by the appearance of pain in the groin and leg. As a rule, the lymph nodes that are located near the pathological focus become inflamed. When an enlargement and thickening of the lymph nodes occurs in the groin area, this phenomenon can occur for a number of reasons:
During enlarged lymph nodes, it is necessary to quickly determine the source of infection and perform appropriate treatment.
Pain in the groin area is the main symptom for three inflammatory diseases:
In addition to pain, other symptoms are present: pain is felt in the perineum, the testicles swell, the scrotum changes its color to red. In the general condition, problems can also be observed: temperature increases, vomiting appears, and headache.
In old age, most men often suffer from a cyst that develops in the spermatic cord. A nagging pain occurs in the lower abdomen. Young people also suffer from this disease, but, as a rule, they do not feel pain, and the cyst is diagnosed randomly.
When a person plays sports professionally, sudden movements in some cases cause a pathology such as testicular torsion. Sharp pain appears in the groin area on the right or left, depending on the location of the injury. Along with this symptom, due to swelling, part of the scrotum increases, and discomfort is felt directly in the testicle. The man feels severe nausea to the point of vomiting, and his body temperature increases greatly.
If you experience irregular pain in the lower abdomen, without a specific location for its manifestation, the likely cause is varicose veins of the testicle. The disease appears only on one side, but pain, as a rule, appears on the opposite side.
In the final stages of its development, prostate adenoma is also accompanied by pain in the right or left groin. In this case, the urethra is susceptible to pinching. Blood vessels are subject to pathology, and their integrity may be compromised. The bladder cannot empty completely, which causes kidney failure and urolithiasis. There are cramps and pains in the perineum.
As a rule, a hernia bothers men ; the female half of humanity suffers from it infrequently. This is explained by the fact that the male groin canal is wider, unlike the female one. Another reason is that men are more likely to use hard work.
You can protect yourself from a hernia and pain in the groin on the right or left by doing the following:
When a man has pain in the groin on the right or left , then one can suspect the presence of some other diseases, including:
When pain radiates to the leg, the causes may be urological diseases, neoplasms, or injuries. Also, the reasons may be the presence of diseases of the hip joint (arthritis, coxarthrosis) or infringement in the lower part of the spine.
Treatment of pain in the groin area in men will depend on the causes of its occurrence:
Today, groin injuries are common, as recently the popularity of visiting gyms has increased significantly. The most common injury is a sprained tendon or ligament.
In case of sprains, the patient is advised to remain completely rested. Equally important is proper nutrition, and the body must receive large amounts of vitamins and calcium.
For pain in the groin area, apply a cold compress to the sore spot. You can also use a pressure bandage , which is usually an elastic bandage. Additionally, it is recommended to use gels and ointments with a soothing, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect (for example, Voltaren, Fastum Gel). It is necessary to gradually increase physical activity during rehabilitation. The time it takes to fully recover from a sprain depends on the severity of the injury and the ability of the body's tissues to recover.
Prevention of pain sensations consists of organizing a healthy lifestyle, timely identification and treatment of foci of the disease. If a problem arises , then it can be eliminated only after determining why a man has pain in the groin area. It is also important to be careful in determining the site of pain - left or right - the degree of its frequency, intensity, nature (pulling, aching or sharp). Attentive attention to the appearance of diseases can help to quickly identify the causes that caused it and prescribe treatment.
Any serious male diseases and pain in the groin often lead to infertility and impotence. Only timely contact with a specialist can help you return to a normal and fulfilling life. The doctor will make the correct diagnosis, determine why it hurts, and relieve this unpleasant sensation.
The question has always been, is and will be relevant - what is the danger of aching pain in the right side of the lower abdomen, pulling in the groin and leg? Let's look at the reasons for this problem.
This article discusses the etiology, pathogenesis and clinic of the phenomenon of pain irradiation to the groin and lower extremities. The very definition of the phenomenon of irradiation implies pain in parts of the body other than the site of origin.
Let's consider the option of pain radiating to the left or right lower extremities. There can be a great many reasons, but the most common is sciatica. After all, the definition speaks for itself - pain sensations arising in the lumbar spine, irradiating to the lower extremities.
In most cases, the pain spreads to the gluteal, sartorius, triceps and quadriceps muscles. Moreover, it should be noted that it predominantly occurs in the proximal parts of the lower extremities.
The etiology of pain in this case is radicular. Damage occurs to the spinal roots, in most cases to the sciatic nerve.
As a rule, the pain in this pathology is aching and gradually increasing in nature. Neurological disorders are also characteristic: paresthesia, numbness.
Most often, pain manifests itself without visible precursors - with improper physical activity.
There are a number of conditions that contribute to the manifestation of lumboischialgia. In most cases, patients are elderly people, with an increased body mass index, concomitant diseases of the musculoskeletal system (osteoarthritis, scoliosis), experiencing (or having previously suffered) physical overexertion.
Manifestations of the disease are also common in pregnant women.
The largest number of diseases of this nature arises from protrusion of the intervertebral disc in the lumbar region of the spinal column. The polyetiological nature of lumboischialgia becomes clear.
Unlike the previous case, there are a great many reasons for which abdominal pain occurs (with possible irradiation to the groin), and the frequency of manifestations of the consequences is approximately comparable.
However, as was mentioned at the beginning of the article, the most common and at the same time dangerous disease (from the category under consideration) is appendicitis - inflammation of the vermiform appendix of the cecum.
As a rule, the manifestation of the disease is manifested by pain in the epigastric region (Kocher-Volkovich symptom), followed by irradiation to the right side (bottom). Irradiation to the groin is also possible.
In this case, the patient is indicated for urgent surgical treatment in order to avoid peritonitis and bacterial toxic shock with a fatal outcome.
It doesn’t matter whether the pain lingers in the area of the right hypogastrium or aches for any period of time - in any case, consultation with a surgeon is necessary.
An alarming signal indicating the progression of the pathological process in vital organs is pain in the right lower abdomen. The intensity of the pain will allow an experienced professional to make the correct diagnosis.
Acute and sharp pain in the lower right abdomen often reveals pathologies such as:
Inflammation that engulfs this appendage of the cecum is quite common. Also called acute appendicitis, it is characterized by specific symptoms.
Sharp pain that occurs in the lower right part of the female abdomen often indicates an ectopic pregnancy. This gynecological pathology requires immediate surgical intervention.
Self-diagnosis is unacceptable here, since the symptoms of ectopic gestation have much in common with the symptoms of acute appendicitis. Characteristic signs will help to establish an accurate diagnosis:
The disease develops in young people. This pathological condition is characterized by very sharp pain in the right lower abdomen. Against this background, a woman may even lose consciousness. Specific signs include disturbances in urination and bowel movements, as well as the presence of characteristic bloody discharge. In order to prevent dire consequences, the doctor must decide on immediate surgical intervention.
Aching or nagging pain in the actual area often indicates the development of an inflammatory process in the appendages.
In order to correctly diagnose the pathology, it is necessary to focus on the medical history, since the inflammatory process may be a consequence of a complication of uterine curettage or spontaneous abortion.
Drawing and aching pain in this case is accompanied by purulent mucous discharge. The danger lies in the fact that in the early stages this pathology, which often leads to death, has no characteristic signs. Specific symptoms indicate the onset of a purulent process.
Timely placement of the patient in a hospital will avoid sepsis.
Sometimes pain in the lower abdomen on the right indicates the development of intestinal pathologies such as:
When the pain in the right lower abdomen is stabbing in nature, this indicates that the intestines are “naughty.” Modern doctors consider one of the characteristic features of this pathology that affects the intestines to occur in a chronically recurrent form.
The alarm should be sounded only when the patient notices serious stool abnormalities. If you do not pay attention to this “harmless” signal, indicating that the intestines are in serious danger, suppuration will occur and fistulas will occur. Treatment of the disease should be carried out in a hospital.
An important feature of Crohn's disease affecting the intestines is that it is sometimes discovered during appendicitis surgery. A pathology that is dangerous for such a vital organ as the intestines is characterized by chronic stool disorder.
Often a person is fully confident that it is not the intestines that are in danger, but some other organ. The reason for this is the similarity of symptoms with signs of appendicitis. The disease should only be treated by a qualified specialist.
Sometimes pain in such an important organ as the intestines indicates the presence of a malignant tumor. In addition to the painful syndrome, the neoplasm is characterized by heavy bleeding. Against this background, chronic anemia develops.
When the intestines are affected by a malignant tumor, a person needs urgent examination and treatment in a hospital setting. The tumor is eliminated surgically.
The most famous cause of painful syndrome in the lower right side of the abdomen and lower back is considered to be an acute form of cystitis. Against this background, pain in the lower back and right lower abdomen is accompanied by such symptoms as:
When representatives of the fair sex suffer from discomfort in the lower back, it makes sense to suspect the presence of adnexitis, ovarian cyst or other complex pathology of the genitourinary system. Only a professional gynecologist or urogynecologist can help in this case.
When pain in the lower back and right lower abdomen occurs in a representative of the stronger sex, there is a need to visit a urologist. Discomfort in the lower back in this case indicates the progression of prostatitis. When discomfort in the lower back and abdomen is accompanied by a radically elevated temperature, this often indicates the development of gonorrhea or mycoplasmosis.
If painful sensations radiate to the leg, then most likely the person is progressing to pathological conditions such as:
You should not hesitate to visit a doctor when a painful syndrome radiating to the leg is accompanied by retention of gases and stool.
When discomfort occurs in the lower right side of the abdomen and side, this often indicates the development of:
Pain in the side and right lower abdomen does not tolerate self-medication. Since discomfort in the side is a warning sign that serious illnesses are developing, the patient should consult a doctor.
Particular attention should be paid to side discomfort in young children. This may indicate the development of dysbacteriosis, biliary dyskinesia or intestinal dysfunction. In infants, discomfort may occur due to the accumulation of gases. It’s quite simple to understand that something is bothering your baby: he bends his knees and calls for help with a loud cry.