Diagnosis

The diagnosis of a groats bag can be made very easily on the basis of the clinical examination. For this purpose, the physician takes a close look at the grotto bag (inspection) and palpates it (palpation). Based on the appearance, consistency and localization, the physician can usually determine with certainty whether the bag is a groat bag or not. Therefore, no further examinations, such as taking a sample, a blood test or the like are necessary.

Associated symptoms

In most cases, grocery bags do not cause any symptoms or discomfort. However, they can lead to mechanical stress in the case of a strong growth in size and, depending on their localization, can disturb for example when lying or sitting. Furthermore, they are a cosmetic problem for many people, which can lead to a strong reduction of well-being if they are located in the face.

Grützbeutel can also become inflamed and bacterially infected. In this case the inflammation causes throbbing pain in the skin. In addition, the affected skin area becomes reddened. In addition, purulent secretion can be emptied from the grotto bag. Fever and other symptoms, such as fatigue or chills, indicate a deeper infection and should lead to an immediate visit to a doctor.

Treatment of a grotto bag

The treatment of the groats bag is quite simple. The only curative treatment is the removal of the bag as a whole. For this purpose the groat bag is cut out under local anesthesia.

The procedure takes between 10 and 15 minutes and does not cause large scars. The wound is then closed and disinfected. It is important to remove the entire capsule of the grotto bag as well, as otherwise a new grotto bag may occur.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to remove a groin bag with ointments and creams. However, in case of inflammation, it is first treated with antibiotic and disinfectant ointments and then surgically removed. A bacterial infection can also make it necessary to take antibiotic tablets.A grotto bag basically does not need to be removed, since it is first of all a benign tumor that does not cause any complaints.

However, grotto sacs can also become inflamed and bacterially infected, which can lead to complications such as blood poisoning. Then a grotto bag must be removed. Furthermore, removal may be necessary if the bag is very large, as it can become a mechanical strain.

In some cases, the appearance of a grotto bag may not be clear, so that a skin tumor cannot be ruled out with 100% certainty. In this case, a groat bag is also removed and examined more closely under a microscope. Groan bags can be removed under local anesthesia.

No real anesthesia is necessary. The affected area is disinfected and the groat bag is cut out with a scalpel. The entire groin bag with its capsule must be removed to prevent recurrence.

If residues of the grotto bag remain in the skin, a new grotto bag can form. After removal, the site is closed with a skin suture and disinfected again. The stitches can be removed by a doctor after about 10 to 12 days.

Only in very rare cases does a groats bag have to be removed under sedation or anesthesia. This is the case, for example, if the grotto bag is very inflamed or very large. The removal of a small grotto bag is usually not a reason for a sick note.

Office work in particular can be resumed without any problems even after removal. Sporting activities, however, work in the blazing sun or heavy physical labor must not be performed until the wound has healed. Complicated distances, large wounds or severe inflammation can also make sick leave necessary.

How long you are on sick leave ultimately depends on the individual situation. A grotto bag cannot be removed by oneself. In order to remove a grotto bag, a minor surgical procedure is necessary, which cannot be performed at home.

Even the squeezing of a groat bag does not lead to permanent removal. For a groat bag to disappear, it must be removed together with its capsule. Emptying the contents therefore offers no cure. Improper removal at home can lead to serious complications such as infections or bleeding and should therefore be avoided at all costs!