What causes muscle spasms in the groin area?
What causes muscle spasms in the groin area?
In addition to pain, a person may develop inner thigh muscle spasms and leg weakness from the strain. An inguinal hernia occurs when fatty tissue or the intestines herniates (protrudes) through a weak or torn area within the abdominal wall. 3 Sometimes, an inguinal hernia causes no symptoms.
What causes pain on the right side of the groin area?
A person first experiences pain near the belly button. The pain later extends to the lower right side of the abdomen, just above the hips and groin. The pain can begin suddenly and worsen when the person moves, takes a deep breath, or sneezes.
Can you get cramps on the left side of your abdomen?
Although you may experience pain on the lower right side of your abdomen, this pain can also develop on the left side. Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are a symptom of menstruation. They can happen before or during your period.
What causes sharp pain in the lower right abdomen?
Specifically, sharp pain in the lower right could mean appendicitis, which is very common. Otherwise, as with other areas of the abdomen, brief pain can be caused by gas and constipation.
In addition to pain, a person may develop inner thigh muscle spasms and leg weakness from the strain. An inguinal hernia occurs when fatty tissue or the intestines herniates (protrudes) through a weak or torn area within the abdominal wall. 3 Sometimes, an inguinal hernia causes no symptoms.
What causes pain in the lower abdomen and groin?
Other possible musculoskeletal causes of lower abdominal and groin pain include: — strain of the rectus muscle of the abdominal wall — adductor muscle strain of the hip — hip joint problems, such as arthritis and bursitis
What causes muscle spasms in the lower abdomen?
Abdominal muscle strain is a common injury among athletes and can cause muscle spasms. However, because the colon and small intestine are the predominant organs in the lower abdomen, most abnormal abdominal spasms are due to acute disorders of the intestines, such as bowel obstruction, perforation, or diverticulitis.
Why does my groin hurt when I play soccer?
By Mayo Clinic Staff The most common cause of groin pain is a muscle, tendon or ligament strain, particularly in athletes who play sports such as hockey, soccer and football. Groin pain might occur immediately after an injury, or pain might come on gradually over a period of weeks or even months.