The inguinal canal is the main organ of any man. If you have problems with it, you should first pay attention to the inguinal rings. They can cause some changes in the body, which most often affect the he alth of men adversely.
Most often, the cause of diseases associated with the inguinal region is precisely the inguinal rings, photos of which can be seen in medical reference books on andrology. If you find any changes in the body, you must go to the hospital. After all, your own he alth should be above all, and you need to devote some time to visiting the doctor regularly.
Inguinal rings
As you know, the inguinal canal has walls on which rings are located. The superficial inguinal ring in appearance resembles a recess that lies exactly in the middle of the inguinal ligament. It should also be noted that it is located clearly opposite the fossa and never moves from this place.
But the deep inguinal ring lies directly above the pubic bone. On the outside are the oblique muscles of the abdomen (abs), andit is they that limit the deep ring. There is a medial edge above it, and the lateral edge is clearly parallel to it on the other side.
Doctor checkup
To maintain he alth, every man should undergo regular examinations from specialists. This will help prevent various diseases or get rid of a problem that can cause considerable harm to the body in the future.
Standard inspection does not involve any complicated procedures. First, the doctor examines the inguinal zone, and then clarifies the complaints, if any. In order to understand the cause of the patient's discomfort, the doctor inserts a finger into the external inguinal ring.
The usual inspection scheme is quite simple. The finger is immersed in the ring as much as possible. If only one tip fits, then the organ is completely he althy. But if the little finger is completely placed inside, then the doctor may decide to conduct a cough test. At this time, he feels shocks and draws the appropriate conclusions.
Pain in the inguinal rings
Many professional doctors say with accuracy that the inguinal rings themselves cannot hurt, because the ring is just an opening. Also, pain in that area does not guarantee the presence of a hernia. Her appearance has nothing to do with inguinal rings.
The two most common problems that can be accompanied by ring pain are inguinal lymphadenitis and inguinal sprains. However, instead of drawing conclusionson your own, you should consult a specialist.
Causes of inguinal lymphadenitis
The most important cause is an infection that has somehow penetrated to the inguinal lymph nodes. A common pathogen is Escherichia coli. And besides it, other pests of the human body can also contribute to the appearance of problems: staphylococcus aureus, diplococcus, and also Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Besides this, there is another, no less important reason - the accumulation of inflammatory cells in the area where the microorganism is detected. Most often, microscopic organisms get to the lymph nodes using vessels with lymph flow from a specific area of the body that has recently been infected.
Symptoms
Inguinal lymphadenitis has the main symptoms, finding which you can definitely be sure of the presence of the disease. These include the following:
- lymph nodes located in the groin area have increased in size and significantly thickened;
- Feels weak and body temperature rises;
- skin in the area of inflamed lymph nodes also becomes inflamed and becomes reddish;
- frequent and sometimes sharp pains in the groin area while walking or other active activities.
Lymphadenitis usually does not spread to other lymph nodes. That is why this problem can be eliminated quite quickly and without harming these other organs.
Diagnosis
Lymph nodes in the groin area in a he althy person havenon-enlarged shape, they are soft and do not cause inconvenience. In men with a normal physique, palpating he althy lymph nodes is often very difficult, and maybe impossible.
First of all, the doctor examines the inguinal lymph nodes, and then immediately tells the patient about the first guesses and possible causes of the problem. This is followed by a conversation with the patient, which will help the doctor establish a further method of diagnosis.
The diagnosis of inguinal lymphadenitis is based on a general blood test, which will more accurately determine changes in its composition. If there is a suspicion of a tumor in the circulatory system, then a biopsy of the affected nodes is performed. After that, the examination continues as normal.
Also, one should not forget that in the presence of swollen lymph nodes, the doctor necessarily excludes an inguinal hernia. Because without this procedure, it can begin to progress in the future and cause damage to the patient's he alth. But its exclusion is the right move, because in this case there will be no more problems with it. The ring of the inguinal canal can also take part in the diagnosis, but only with the exact decision and strong recommendations of a specialist.
Treatment
In the event that lymphadenitis appeared as a result of an infection or a sexually transmitted disease, the main task of treatment in the hospital will be precisely their elimination. It is quite possible to quickly solve the problem if, after the destruction of the infection, the lymph nodes will return to normal on their own soon.
Otherwise, the main sourceIt is impossible to accurately determine the disease, so general X-ray therapy is prescribed. This is followed by standard therapy, aimed mainly at strengthening the lymph node system.
Until recently, people considered surgery to be the best treatment. Although recently a number of studies have been carried out showing that the removal of the affected lymph nodes often contributes to the formation of not quite the correct outflow of lymph.
Sprain
Typical sprains, where the inguinal rings are also involved, happen quite often and for a variety of reasons. This injury is not the most painless, so it can be very difficult to survive.
Athletes most often experience this problem after violating certain rules when exercising in the gym, such as heavy weights. But despite this, many men have a natural tendency to frequent dislocations in the region of the hip joint, which further leads to sprain. Inflammatory processes often create problems with the tendons, disrupting their functioning, and then leading to serious consequences.
