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I have an abscess in my groin area. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I developed an abscess in my groin area, which was quite painful. Fortunately, it has ruptured on its own, releasing pus. However, I have noticed a sizable hole with darkened skin surrounding it. Could this indicate an infection?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. Indeed, the darkened skin around the wound could signify an infection. When an abscess ruptures, it exposes the underlying tissue to bacteria, increasing the risk of infection. The discoloration might be attributed to dead tissue or debris wi... Read Full »
How to manage pain in groin and activity restriction?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had mild right-side groin pain for about two years, making it very difficult to run. One morning, I woke up unable to use my right leg because of the severity of the pain. I was very active then, so I assumed it was a sprain in or around the groin. The pain got better about a week... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To allay your anxiety, let me open my answer that an inguinal lymph node of up to 1 cm in size is acceptable. The exact size must be mentioned on the ultrasound. Usually, the lymph node is not painful to cause so much motility limitation. Now coming back to your diagno... Read Full »
My son has inguinal hernia. How to alleviate the groin pain?
Query: Hello doctor, My 15-year-old son has been complaining of discomfort in his right groin for several months. The pain is not severe or stabbing but rather more discomfort and perhaps very mildly painful for a few moments. We took him to a pediatrician's office, and the doctor did not feel anything abn... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The mild discomfort he is having may be due to a hernia. My concern is the 9 mm lymph node, which is somewhat more in this ag... Read Full »
I have penile inflammation and an urge to urinate. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am in my mid 20’s and I usually recover from most things quickly, but this has persisted for some time. I also quit smoking since in the beginning whenever I would smoke, it would feel like I am burning inside my private area. My health issues started after waking up one morning to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what I have read, it seems like you have some degree of prostatitis and urethritis. Please help me with a few details so that we can get to the bottom of this issue: Do you have diabetes, hypertension, or any other illnesses? Are you sexually active or masturbat... Read Full »
I have pain in the groin. Kindly review my MRI reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I got a groin injury six months back, and I have pain in the right groin area, particularly above the iliac crest, referred to towards the right hand. I got an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) done, which shows edema in the iliopsoas muscle. No avascular necrosis is seen in the femoral... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) attached, you have a right iliac transplanted kidney, and there can be a temporary relationship between the groin pain and the transplantation. What was the mechanism of injury? Also, it wo... Read Full »
I work hours sitting on a chair. Can it cause pain in the groin and upper genital area?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in the groin and upper genital area; I do not know the exact location, but I can feel the pain from the inside. What are these symptoms? I will attach a picture. When I am under a lot of stress, the groin is very uncomfortable, and I sometimes feel discomfort and throbbing ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your history. As per me, it appears to be neuromuscular pain. It may be because of the same posture for a long duration. Herpes does not cause this type of pain. A skin rash also accompanies it. So I do not think it is herpes. I suggest you change posture... Read Full »