Pain on the inside of the thigh during pregnancy

Pain in the area of the inner thigh as well as in the groin region are frequently described complaints which can occur during pregnancy. A number of different causes can be responsible for the occurrence of the complaint during pregnancy. The complaints may be primarily or only secondarily related to the existing pregnancy.

Especially in the advanced trimesters, pregnancy places a strain on the leg muscles, which can lead to irritation of the tendons of the muscles running along the inner thigh or overloading of these muscles. The excessive strain on the muscles significantly increases the risk of developing cramps in the thigh. Tendinitis can be responsible for the symptoms, especially if the thigh muscles are irritated during pregnancy by sporting activities or exercises.

During pregnancy, an increased amount of hormones are produced, which cause changes in the connective tissue in the body. This becomes more elastic and is less stable. Although this is useful for the natural birth process, it can also lead to complications.

For this reason, inguinal hernias are frequent during pregnancy. This process is further facilitated by the fact that the child growing in the uterus creates an unusually high pressure in the mother’s abdomen. An inguinal hernia can cause pain in the area of the inner thigh due to the irritation of certain nerves and tendons.

Therapy

The treatments vary depending on the underlying disease. Therefore, each cause will be briefly discussed here. Above all, the torn muscle fiber needs relief.

For the ambitious athlete, this usually means a sports break of at least 4, but no more than 8 weeks. Surgical treatment is only indicated if the torn muscle fiber expands into a torn muscle tendon. One is powerless against the bruise and simply has to give it time until the body has reabsorbed the blood on its own.

However, if the hematoma causes severe pain, painkillers can be taken for relief. Even an inflammation of the pubic bone needs relief. In addition, anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory) medication should be used.

If the pain and signs of inflammation are not noticeably reduced, cortisone can be used. Only in the worst case, a surgical intervention is necessary. If the tingling is really a symptom of a herniated disc, one would first try to get a grip on it with the help of physiotherapy. If no improvement can be achieved or the symptoms even get worse, the defective disc should be treated surgically.