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Groin Swelling

Treatment

Groin Swelling Treatment

The treatment for groin swelling depends on the cause.

Treatment for groin swelling may include:

Elevation of the legs
Rest:

Walker
Crutches
Cane

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)
Ketoprofen (Orudis)

Narcotic pain medication
Warm compresses
Antibiotics for groin infections:

Inguinal lymphadenitis

Surgery to repair a hernia

For more information:

Femoral hernia treatment
Inguinal hernia treatment
Inguinal lymphadenitis treatment
Lymphogranuloma venereum treatment
Sexually transmitted disease treatment

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Femoral hernia
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Inguinal hernia
Inguinal lymphadenitis
Inguinal lymphadenopathy
Lymphogranuloma venereum
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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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