Pain in the inguinal channel
Pain in the inguinal channel can have many causes. Pain and swelling in the area of the inguinal canal are often caused by an inguinal hernia. This occurs more frequently in men than in women.
Many diseases of the urinary tract and genitals lead to inguinal pain. These include, for example: urinary tract infections, ureteral stones and kidney inflammation. In men, inflammation of the epididymis or prostate can also cause pain.
Hydrocele can lead to painful symptoms due to an accumulation of fluid in the inguinal canal or testicles. In women, hydrocele occurs less frequently. Many diseases of the urinary tract and genitals lead to pain in the groin.
These include, for example, urinary tract infections, ureteral stones and kidney inflammation. In men, inflammation of the epididymis or prostate can also cause pain. Hydrocele can lead to painful symptoms due to an accumulation of fluid in the inguinal canal or testicles.
In women, hydrocele occurs less frequently. In women, pain in the groin is observed in connection with inflammation of the fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancies and ovarian cysts. Diverticula, appendicitis and various intestinal diseases can also radiate in the groin. Vertebral fractures, bone inflammation and arthrosis can manifest themselves through pain in the groin. Finally, traumas and pulled muscles can also lead to groin pain.
Inflammation in the inguinal channel
Inflammatory processes in the inguinal channel can cause pain. Among other things, the spermatic cord, which contains the sperm duct, runs through the inguinal canal. These structures are connected to the testicles, epididymis and prostate.
If inflammatory processes occur in these organs (testicular, epididymitis or prostate inflammation), the inflammation can spread along the spermatic cord and thus reach the inguinal canal. This leads to pain in the groin area and is often perceived as unpleasant. The cause is often bacterial infections.The risk of such infections is greater in men who have frequent sexual intercourse with different sexual partners.
Those affected often complain of pain during urination or ejaculation, as both events put mechanical strain on the spermatic duct. Often the pain is not localized at a specific point, but is diffused over the entire genital area up to the navel. The lymph nodes in the groin may also be swollen.
In addition to a detailed physical examination, a urine as well as blood and prostate secretion smear can also be indicative. These examinations can give an indication of the nature of the many possible pathogens (chlamydia, staphylococci, enterococci …) and the antibiotic therapy can be adapted more specifically. Some pathogens are sexually transmitted and therefore sexual intercourse should be avoided.
