Groin abscess, also known as an inguinal abscess, is an accumulation of pus that develops in the groin, which lies between the thigh and the trunk. This abscess is usually caused by an infection on the site, which can increase in size and become inflamed.
Treatment can be done with antibiotics, drainage of the abscess or in more severe cases surgery may be recommended.
What are the symptoms
The most common symptoms that may occur in the groin where the abscess is located are:
- Pain in place;
- Swelling;
- Redness;
- Presence of pus;
- Heat in place;
- Touch sensitivity.
In addition, some people may feel fever due to the infection that is developing.
This abscess should not be confused with an inguinal hernia, which is a lump that also appears in the groin area, but is due to the exit of a part of the intestine through a weak point of the abdominal muscles. See more about inguinal hernia and how to treat it.
Possible causes
The abscess in the groin is usually the result of folliculitis, which is the inflammation of the hair root, which can be caused by a bacterium, which will stimulate the immune system to fight infection, thus causing the formation of pus.
In addition, obstruction of an sebaceous gland may also cause an abscess on the site.
How is the treatment done?
The abscess may disappear spontaneously, however, if this does not happen, it may be necessary to drain the abscess by cutting the site, removing the pus, and if necessary draining, to prevent the abscess from appearing again.
The doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to cure the infection and analgesics and anti-inflammatories to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Homemade medicine
One of the home remedies for treating the abscess is by performing a compress with warm water and cleaning the area with mild soap.
Another homemade option to treat an abscess is to cleanse the region with clean water and mild soap and apply a slime sap compress because it is a great natural healing. See more home remedies that can help treat a groin abscess.
