The lymphatic system acts as a biological filter, purifying the body of foreign bacteria. If the number of microorganisms increases, then inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin, due to increased stress on the body. Therefore, the increase in the size of the nodes becomes a consequence of the development of diseases requiring timely treatment.
Causes of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin
Lymphocytes are designed to inhibit bacteria. With the infection of the body, the number of viruses begins to increase sharply, therefore inflammatory processes occur. To cause the disease is capable of even ordinary hypothermia or allergic reaction. However, infectious diseases most often provoke this disorder.
The most common cause of the disease is infection with a sexually transmitted infection.
Other reasons:
- cold or prolonged exposure to cold water;
- mechanical damage;
- reaction to taking certain drugs;
- inflammatory processes that occur in the organs of the genitourinary system.
Fungal infections or the presence of skin diseases are also capable of causing inflammation of the lymph node in the groin area.
The most serious cause may be a malignant tumor, which is often mistakenly referred to as benign.
Symptoms of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin
Recognize the ailment can be on the following grounds:
- redness of the affected area;
- lymph node tightening, his pain with pressure;
- discomfort during movement, pain radiating to the lower abdomen;
- In the absence of therapy, the compaction loses clear contours.
If the disease is superficial, then the overall health condition suffers little. At a purulent stage, symptoms of intoxication are added to the listed signs of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin, which include fever, fever, headache, excessive fatigue.
In the case of oncology, the patient has an increase in nodes and their prolonged soreness.
Treatment of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin
When eliminating the disease, it is necessary to abandon self-treatment, since any inflammation seen in the inguinal part requires complex therapy. It consists in determining the factors that led to pathology and the establishment of methods to combat parasites. Do not attempt to warm up the affected area. This can only exacerbate the condition.
Treatment of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the lower abdomen occurs in two ways:
- surgically;
- conservatively.
The conservative method is effective at the first stages of the disease. Treatment involves the following activities:
- Atibiotikoterapiya preparations of a wide spectrum. It is necessary to visit a doctor.
- Ointments that have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. These include Levomekol and Vishnevsky ointment. The product is lubricated with gauze, which is then applied to the diseased area. Ointment Vishnevsky just lubricate the skin with a thin layer. Long-term use of these drugs can trigger the emergence of allergies.
- Physiotherapy, including ultrasound treatment, galvanization and electrophoresis together with antibiotics. This method can be used only at the initial stage of the disease.
Surgery is required when purulent processes occur. During the operation, the node is cut and cleaned of pus.
Folk methods can be used as a supplement to the basic treatment. For the activation of immunity it is recommended to take a decoction from a mixture of plants:
- dandelion roots ;
- raspberries;
- wormwood;
- linden trees;
- mint;
- St. John's wort;
- oregano.
Take the drug throughout the day for half a cup before meals.