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What Causes A Popping Sensation In The Groin While Coughing?

Posted on Fri, 24 Nov 2023

Question: I have the flu and with it a very bad cough. I was coughing so hard night before last I felt a "pop" in my lower left abdomen area, almost to the groin area. That area now hurts every time I cough. Was wondering what that was about? thank you

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Check for impulse on coughing. And let me know your findings.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The pain in the left lower abdomen/groin that started with hard coughing and now hurts every time you cough can be due to the following reasons:

Developing a left inguinal hernia.
Muscle strain in this area secondary to hard coughing.

Please check the following and let me know your findings:
Put a flat of palm on the affected area - cough hard and feel if there is a bulge during hard coughing.

If this is present then this is the development of an inguinal hernia. There can be a local tenderness in both cases.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (35 minutes later)

Thank you, I was wondering if it was a hernia. At this time I do not notice any bulging, glad for that. Thank you doctor

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Take anti-inflammatory medications

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Please take some anti-inflammatory with painkiller properties too like Ibuprofen if it suits and have regular check up for any further development. Avoid all the activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure. Take anti-cough syrups to reduce the instigating factor.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr T Chandrakant, General Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T