Symptoms of a groin strain can range from mild to severe, depending on the degree of the injury. They can include: pain (usually felt in the inner thigh, but located anywhere from the hip to the knee) decreased strength in the upper leg.
Q. What can cause groin pain in a female?
10 more causes of right side groin pain for women
- Enlarged lymph nodes.
- Femoral hernia.
- Hip fracture.
- Inguinal hernia.
- Kidney stones.
- Osteitis pubis.
- Ovarian cyst.
- Pinched nerve.
Q. Can a pulled muscle cause groin pain?
Higher-grade strains can cause the muscles to feel tight or weak. Simple movements that involve trying to lift the leg or knee, or bringing the knees together, can provoke pain, and even cause the groin muscles to spasm.
Q. How do I check myself for a hernia?
How to tell you have a hernia
- Feel for a lump or swelling around the pubic bone.
- If you find a lump, make note of where it is and lie down.
- Did the lump disappear or become smaller? If so, it may be a hernia.
- Do you feel discomfort when coughing or lifting heavy objects? It’s almost certainly a hernia.
Q. Can a groin strain be mistaken for a hernia?
Both a pulled groin and a sports hernia have similar symptoms. They both result in pain in the inner thighs up towards the groin. Both injuries result in pain that prevents you from moving normally while playing your sport. The pain can be so bad that it makes it difficult to walk up steps or walk at all.
Q. What does a muscle hernia feel like?
A muscle hernia may clinically present as a visibly palpable bulge, soft tissue mass or subcutaneous nodule. They may be solitary, bilateral or multiple. They may or not be reducible and may present with strangulated muscle (49). Patients may complain of tenderness or pain, cramping, discomfort, weakness or neuropathy.
Q. What can be mistaken for hernia?
(SLS). Hernias can go misdiagnosed in women, and can instead be thought to be ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, or other abdominal issues, according to the SLS. Women’s hernias can be small and internal. They might not be a bulge that can be felt in an exam or be visible outside the body, according to the SLS.
Q. Should I see a doctor for groin strain?
Most cases of groin pain do not require medical attention. However, you should see a doctor if you experience severe, prolonged pain accompanied by fever or swelling. These symptoms may indicate a more serious condition. Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms and ask about any recent physical activity.
