The lymphatic system in the human body plays no less important role than the circulatory system. Its functions include cleaning tissues from metabolic products, and fighting infections. Lymph nodes - special organs in which the destruction of foreign agents( for example, bacteria, tumor cells, etc.) occurs, special cells of the immune system mature.
Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin in women or men is a pathological condition provoked by a bacterial or viral infection.
The lymphatic enlargement and soreness itself is not a disease, but rather one of the symptoms that indicates that something is going on in the body that requires medical intervention.
Causes of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin in men
Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin or lymphadenitis can indicate the development of various diseases.
Causes of inflammation:
- infections of the reproductive system, HIV, venereal diseases;
- infection of the lower limbs;
- tuberculosis;
- kidney failure;
- strong hypothermia of the body;
- diseases of the pelvic organs( inguinal hernia, prostatitis, tumors);
- viral and other infections: toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, ZPP and others);
- Inflammation can be caused by mechanical injuries;
- can serve as a response to taking medications.
The disease occurs as a result of ingress of microorganisms into the inguinal lymph nodes. In most cases, the cause of inflammation are:
- of staphylococci;
- E. coli;
- streptococci;
- diplococci;
- causative agents of sexually transmitted diseases( since the genitalia are very closely located).
Once the microorganisms are detected in the lymph node, the cells that are responsible for fighting the infection and inflammatory reactions gradually begin to "flock" there. As a result, the node itself increases significantly in size.
Causes of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin in women
Inflammatory process in the lymph nodes of the groin in women can develop for various reasons, but the most common of them are:
- Cancerous tumors - with the progression of a malignant tumor, all lymph nodes in the body become inflamed;
- Viral infections - most often inflammation of inguinal lymph nodes precedes rubella, herpes and measles;
- Development in the body of the inflammatory process, the causative agent of which are cocci and tubercle bacillus;
- Transplant rejection and development of the inflammatory process in the field of surgical intervention;
- Candidiasis of the vagina( thrush);
- Diseases transmitted during sexual intercourse - gonorrhea, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, syphilis;
- Received groin injuries - bumps, falls.
In any case, a thorough diagnosis of the condition of a woman is conducted to reveal the etiological factor of lymphadenitis. Any scratch can be the cause of inguinal lymphadenopathy, but it needs to be detected.
Symptoms of
Manifestations of lymphadenitis in men and women are no different. First the affected knot increases in size, the skin over it blushes. There may be itching, discomfort.
The main symptoms of inflammation:
- enlarged lymph nodes in size;
- the presence of painful sensations especially when moving;
- swelling in the area of the inflammatory process;
- redness of the skin of the inflammation zone;
- worsening of health;
- chills, fever;
- appearance of signs of intoxication;
As the process progresses, the person feels painful. A feature of inflammation of the inguinal lymph nodes is their constant movement during walking - which gives the patient even more unpleasant sensations.
Inflammation of lymph nodes in the groin: photo
How does inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin in a woman or a man can be seen in the photo.
Diagnostics
To establish the true cause of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin, you need an assessment of the patient's complaints and the results of his clinical examination, on the basis of which a survey program is drawn up.
It must include:
- clinical and biochemical analyzes;
- bacteriological blood culture;
- puncture biopsy of the affected lymph node;
- cytological and histological examination;
- X-ray and ultrasound examination of adjacent organs;
- computer and magnetic resonance imaging.
Traditional treatment of inflammation of inguinal lymph nodes in men and women can be carried out conservatively and radically.
How to treat inflammation of the lymph nodes?
Mild inflammation of the nodes goes by itself, without any treatment. Prolonged swelling( more than 2 weeks), accompanied by painful sensations, fever and weakness, usually speaks of a serious illness, which the doctor should diagnose and prescribe. Other suspicious symptoms include pain and itching in the genital area, painful urination, bloody urine or stools, genital ulcers, abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
Conservative therapeutic techniques are used in the early stages of the disease and include:
- The content of the affected area of the body at rest;
- Use of local antiseptic dressings;
- Use of antibiotics;
- Ointments that have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. These include Levomekol and Vishnevsky ointment;
- Physiotherapy including ultrasound, galvanization and electrophoresis together with antibiotics.
In the detection of a purulent inflammatory process, an operation is performed that involves opening the affected node and extracting pathological purulent contents. In such situations antibiotic and antimicrobial agents are used to drain the formed cavity.