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The pain is similar, but hernias often create a telltale lump beneath the skin. If you're an active person, you may attribute pain in the lower abdomen or groin to a muscle strain, especially if you experienced that kind of injury when you were younger.
- How do I know if I have a hernia or a pulled groin?
- How do you tell if you have a hernia or pulled muscle?
- What does a pulled groin feel like?
- Is a groin strain a hernia?
- Can a groin strain be mistaken for a hernia?
- How do I check myself for a hernia?
- What can mimic a hernia?
- What can be mistaken for a hernia?
- How do I check myself for a hiatal hernia?
- When should I worry about groin pain?
- Is walking good for groin strain?
- How long does a strained groin take to heal?
How do I know if I have a hernia or a pulled groin?
Sharp pain in groin or down the leg can be an indication of groin strain or sports hernia.
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Each individual might experience a different symptoms in groin strain:
- Pain when moving legs.
- Pain when moving from sitting to standing position.
- Pain when standing on one leg.
- Pain when moving from sitting to standing position.
How do you tell if you have a hernia or pulled muscle?
Physical Lumps and Bumps. When someone experiences a pulled abdominal muscle, there can be inflammation and some swelling, but generally no physically-identifiable marker. A hernia usually causes a noticeable bulge on the surface of the abdomen. This bulge can be painless but change in size with exertion.
What does a pulled groin feel like?
Pain and tenderness in the groin and the inside of the thigh. Pain when you bring your legs together. Pain when you raise your knee. A popping or snapping feeling during the injury, followed by severe pain.
Is a groin strain a hernia?
It most often occurs during sports that require sudden changes of direction or intense twisting movements. Although a sports hernia may lead to a traditional, abdominal hernia, it is a different injury. A sports hernia is a strain or tear of any soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament) in the lower abdomen or groin area.
Can a groin strain be mistaken for a hernia?
The pain is similar, but hernias often create a telltale lump beneath the skin. If you're an active person, you may attribute pain in the lower abdomen or groin to a muscle strain, especially if you experienced that kind of injury when you were younger.
How do I check myself for a hernia?
How to tell you have a hernia
- Feel for a lump or swelling around the pubic bone.
- If you find a lump, make note of where it is and lie down.
- Did the lump disappear or become smaller? If so, it may be a hernia.
- Do you feel discomfort when coughing or lifting heavy objects? It's almost certainly a hernia.
What can mimic a hernia?
The common differential diagnoses include orchitis, epididymitis, testicular torsion, and inguinal hernia.
What can be mistaken for a hernia?
Hernias can go misdiagnosed in women, and can instead be thought to be ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, or other abdominal issues, according to the SLS. Women's hernias can be small and internal. They might not be a bulge that can be felt in an exam or be visible outside the body, according to the SLS.
How do I check myself for a hiatal hernia?
The easiest way to assess for a hiatal hernia is to place your fingers on the upper belly just below the sternum. Take a deep inhalation and feel if your abs expand.
When should I worry about groin pain?
You should seek immediate medical help if your groin pain is sudden and severe or accompanied by: fever. vomiting. rapid breathing.
Is walking good for groin strain?
Rest the area by avoiding walking or any activity that causes pain. Crutches may be recommended to reduce further strain on the muscles when walking. Apply ice packs to the area for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 hours. Compress the area with an elastic bandage wrap.
How long does a strained groin take to heal?
With rest and proper treatment, most groin strains heal on their own in about 4–8 weeks. More severe groin strains can take longer.
