The appearance of a lump in the groin can not be underestimated. In addition to causing discomfort, lumps in the groin also usually indicate the presence of certain diseases. Therefore that, let's get to know the various disease that cancauseright lump in groin.
Lump in the groin has a variety of shapes and sizes. The number of lumps that appear can only be one or several at a time, and may or may not be painful. The texture can be hard or soft.
The color of the lump in the groin can be the same as the color of the surrounding skin and can also be reddish or purplish. In addition, some lumps can also be accompanied by scabs or ruptures, causing open sores.
Conditions That Cause Lumps in the Groin
There are several causes of lumps in the groin, and each has different symptoms. The following are some of the causes of lumps in the groin:
1. Swollen lymph nodes
Swollen lymph nodes or lymphadenopathy is the most common cause of lumps in the groin. Lymph nodes usually swell due to bacterial or viral infections, such as measles, tuberculosis, and mononucleosis.
In addition to infection, swollen lymph nodes in the groin can also arise from injury, autoimmune disease, to cancer.
Lumps or swollen lymph nodes in the groin can also cause other symptoms, such as:
- Pain in the groin
- Fever
- Have a cold
- Sore throat
- Cold sweats at night
2. Cyst
A cyst is a lump that forms due to a pocket filled with tissue and fluid, such as blood or pus. Cysts can grow on any part of the body or skin area, including the groin. Most cysts are benign or non-cancerous.
Small cysts often do not cause symptoms. However, if the lump enlarges and presses on the surrounding organs or body parts, it can cause pain.
3. Abscess
An abscess is a lump that contains a collection of pus formed from white blood cells, bacteria, and dead body tissue. Abscesses generally appear as a result of a bacterial infection.
In addition to lumps, symptoms that may appear are fever, redness, pain, and a burning sensation in the area affected by the abscess.
4. Hernia
A hernia occurs when part of the intestine sticks out or passes through the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Supposedly, the connective tissue and muscles are strong enough to hold the organs in it in order to remain in their respective positions. In a hernia, the connective tissue and muscles are weakened, so they can't hold the organs in the abdominal cavity.
The types of hernias that cause lumps in the groin are inguinal hernias, which are more common in men and femoral hernias, which mostly affect women.
There are lumps due to hernias that can disappear when lying down. However, the lump can reappear when the sufferer laughs, coughs, or strains. In addition, the lump will be painful when the sufferer lifts or carries heavy objects.
5. Hydrocele
Hydrocele is a condition when the scrotum (sac of the testicles) swells due to a buildup of fluid in it. Generally, hydrocele occurs in newborn boys, but this condition can also be experienced by adult men.
Hydrocele in infants can disappear by itself without treatment when he is 1 year old. In adult men, this fluid buildup can make the scrotum feel heavier, cause discomfort, and swelling around the scrotum or in the groin.
However, this condition is generally harmless and painless.
6. Sexually transmitted diseases
Lumps in the groin can be a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, granuloma inguinale, gonorrhea (gonorrhea), HIV, herpes, chancroid, or chlamydia. Symptoms that can appear due to sexually transmitted diseases will vary, depending on the type of disease. Symptoms of this sexually transmitted disease generally include:
- The appearance of lumps or sores around the penis, vagina, anus, or mouth.
- Pain when urinating or having sex.
- Discharge from the penis (gonorrhea) or vagina (leucorrhoea).
- Vaginal bleeding.
- Pain in swollen lymph nodes in the groin.
- Lower abdominal pain.
- Fever.
- Skin rash appears on the body, hands, or feet.
7. Lymphoma
Lymphoma or lymph node cancer is a disease that occurs when cells in the lymph ducts or lymph nodes (lymphocytes) grow uncontrollably to form a malignant lump or tumor.
The main symptom of lymphoma is the appearance of a lump in the neck, armpit, or groin that is painless. In addition, there are several other symptoms that may be felt by people with lymphoma, such as:
- Cough
- Hard to breathe
- Fever
- Sweating at night
- Weight loss for no apparent reason
- Tired easily
- Itchy rash
8. Saphena varix
Saphena varix is a rare condition in which there is an abnormality in the valves of the veins in the thigh. The valves of these veins do not open properly, so blood gets trapped in them and causes swelling.
Symptoms that arise from this condition is a bluish lump in the groin. These lumps usually disappear when the sufferer lies down. The disease is more common in people who have a history of varicose veins.
To find out the exact cause of lumps in the groin, you need to consult a doctor. The doctor will perform a physical examination and support, such as ultrasound, X-rays, and a biopsy, to determine the cause of the lump. Once the cause is known, the doctor will provide appropriate treatment.