Treatment for inguinal lymphadenitis depends on the underlying cause. Bacterial infections are usually treated with oral antibiotics.

Treatment for inguinal lymphadenitis may include:

• Warm compresses
• Leg elevation
• Oral antibiotics for inguinal lymphadenitis
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain
• Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
• Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)
• Ketoprofen (Orudis)
• Narcotic pain medication
• Needle aspiration:
• Fluid is drained from a lymph gland with a needle
• Incision and drainage:
• Pus is drained from an infected lymph node

Incision and drainage:

• The skin is sterilized using rubbing alcohol or an antibacterial soap.
• A local anesthetic is injected into the tissues surrounding the lymph gland.
• An incision is made with a scalpel.
• Pus is drained from the lymph gland.
• The lymph gland cavity is flushed clean.
• In some cases, a rubber drain or a strip of sterile gauze is packed inside the lymph gland cavity.
• The gauze or drain placed inside the cavity is usually removed 24-36 hours later.