What helps nerve pain in groin?

Do daily stretches to relieve pressure on your groin nerves. Apply a cold pack to reduce swelling or a hot pack to relax muscles. Consider using a standing desk or posture corrector to reduce pressure on your hips and groin and prevent nerve pinching. Take over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen (Advil).

Can you have neuropathy in your groin area?

Medical conditions that damage the nerves (neuropathy) can cause numbness in different parts of the body, including the groin.

Why is my inner thigh numb?

Groin nerve irritation There are several nerves supplying the groin, inner thigh and genital region. Entrapment or irritation of one of these nerves can result in pain or numbness in this area. This is often caused by surgery in this area but can happen without a specific cause as well.

Can sciatica affect your groin area?

Contact your doctor if sciatica pain grows worse over a few days, or if it begins to interfere significantly with your daily activities. Call your doctor immediately if you experience sudden, extreme weakness in a leg, numbness in the groin or rectum, or difficulty controlling bladder or bowel function.

Can you get nerve damage from hernia surgery?

Inguinal hernia repair is a very common surgery. However, like all surgeries, it has some risks, including infection, bleeding, and pain that is not relieved by medication. Long-term complications are rare, but can include nerve damage.

What type of doctor do you see for groin pain?

Call your primary care provider when you have persistent groin pain. Some insurance companies may require a referral from your primary doctor for a specialist, such as a sports medicine doctor, orthopedist or urologist. Your doctor can also prescribe physical therapy.

How do you release the femoral nerve?

Kneeling on one knee, with your foot resting on a chair behind you. Tuck your bottom under and lunge slightly forwards into hip extension. Once you feel a gentle stretch slowly curl your head an upper back down to intensify the stretch for a few seconds then repeat.

Why does it feel like pee is running down my leg?

If you have urge incontinence, you may feel a sudden urge to urinate and the need to urinate often. With this type of bladder control problem, you may leak a larger amount of urine that can soak your clothes or run down your legs. If you have mixed incontinence, you may have symptoms of both problems.

What does it mean if my vagina goes numb?

It’s often related to underlying stress and hormone change Ritter explains that this is due to “lower estrogen levels, which cause the tissues of the vulva and vagina to become thinner, drier, and less elastic.” Numbness could also be caused by stress, especially if it’s persistent.

Why does my lower back and groin hurt?

Back problems. Spine problems in the back near the lower ribs can pinch the nerves that travel through the groin area and cause groin and thigh pain. Spine problems include a herniated disc or lumbar narrowing (stenosis).

How do you release tight groin muscles?

Reclining angle bound pose

1. Lie down flat on your back.
2. Bend your knees and move your soles inward so that they’re touching.
3. Move your knees down toward the floor so that you feel your groin muscles stretching.
4. Breathe deeply and hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds.
5. Repeat 3 times.

What is Postoperative urinary retention after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair?

Background: Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a common entity following surgery, particularly after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Here the intent is to investigate the incidence of POUR in all comers at a single institution following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

Can an inguinal hernia cause frequent urination?

General Surgery 39 years experience Maybe: A groin or inguinal hernia could cause some local pressure sensation or a feeling that you would need to urinate more frequently. If the hernia is large, rarely the urinary bladder could partially be in the hernia. Most likely it could just be a local sensation of mild irritation from the hernia.

What causes urinary hesitancy after surgery?

Bladder, kidney, and urethra surgeries are most commonly associated with this and can cause scar tissue that contributes to urinary hesitancy. ♦ Psychological issues like shy bladder syndrome (paruresis) are rare but do cause trouble urinating.

Should I talk to my doctor about my urinary retention symptoms?

Acute urinary retention is a urological emergency that requires immediate treatment. If your bladder is full and you are unable to pee (whether you’ve had surgery or not), talk to your doctor right away. Chronic retention symptoms should also be brought to your doctor’s attention.