How is it diagnosed?
A doctor can find out what the underlying disease is by first taking a detailed medical history. Here the character of the pain should be considered. This can vary depending on the cause.
For example, groin pain can develop either acutely or chronically, or in certain situations it can become more severe (when coughing, sneezing, running). The pain also differs in its localization. A pulling accompanied by a stabbing, sharp pain, which often radiates into the thigh, can indicate that there is a problem in the hip joint.
If the pain is more on the inside of the groin, this may indicate a hernia. Furthermore, the development of pulling in the groin is also decisive. Thus, a chronic hernia leads to symptoms for weeks or months.
Torn muscle fibers, which can occur during sports, among other things, lead to complaints within minutes to hours. In addition, a physical examination should be performed, during which the testicles of men should also be examined. If no clinical diagnosis can be made, imaging procedures can help to find the cause. These include ultrasound, X-rays, computer tomography or MRI.
How is pulling in the bar treated?
The cause of the pulling in the bar is treated. If the cause of the discomfort is a pulled muscle or torn muscle fibre, as is often the case during sport, the movement must be stopped and the groin must be cooled. You should also refrain from exercising until the pulling in the groin has improved.
If signs of wear and tear of the bones are the cause of the complaints, they are treated with medication, massages or orthopedic insoles. In addition, joint-gentle sports such as swimming should be practiced. If hip arthrosis is already present, which can no longer be treated conservatively (without surgery), an operation must be performed to replace the hip joint.
If a bacterial urinary tract infection has caused the symptoms, an antibiotic is prescribed. In the case of urinary tract stones, the patient must drink a lot. Smaller stones are rinsed out.
If this is accompanied by pain, pain-relieving medication (NSAIDs) can be taken. Sometimes the stones have to be removed by surgery. In some cases, such as appendicitis or testicular torsion, an emergency doctor must be called, as these are medical emergencies. Also a hernia often has to be operated, since the hernia sac only recedes on its own in rare cases.
