Question 1

if cremaster muscle strain is causing pulling pain in groin an mri cannot detect.what else an mri cannot detect which might b causing groin pain?

Accepted Answer

MRI and : Most other imaging studies can only visualize, when they can, anatomical or physical problems.  They usually cannot determine functional problems.  For example, if there is scar tissue around a nerve which is causing pain, imaging usually cannot tell where these are.

Question 2

a cremaster muscle strain takes long time to heal?is it felt in groin?ive pulled something i know  but what's it neither doc/physical exam/usg reveals.

Accepted Answer

Other option: A sprain/strain is when a ligament/tendon is injured by overstretching. There may be minimal or quite a bit of damage to it. Inflammation (redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling) occurs as a natural healing process. The key is minimize further damage while keeping the area flexible/mobile. Ice massage (24-36 hours), elevation, gentle rom, motrin/advil are the keys to maximize healing.

Question 3

for cremaster muscle strain placing hot water bottle on groin good?my doc said 2 use ice packs b'coz hot can effect spermatogenesis.used cold it hurts

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Differing Opinions: I am not sure why you would worry about a temporary diminishment of sperm production when you are hurting.  Ice is good in an acute injury to diminish swelling. But, once swelling has occurred ice provides no benefit.  Heat helps soften the muscle spasm and helps with some minor pain control.

Question 4

if muscles are made up of protein, eating a diet rich in protein can help in recovering faster in strains/pulls/minor tear.especially cremaster muscle?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Health: Yes. Of course. Also using muscles by moving or exercising; stretching out when strenuously using muscles.... Sleeping well.  So lots of good reasons to health. Now specifically you seem to be having pain much longer than any other man i know with a minor scrotal or cremaster muscle injury. If you have not gotten to the doctor monday is coming and perhaps it is time.

Question 5

how can i rule out if i have a chronic strain of the cremaster muscle? and also can  aching in the pelvis have any connection?

Accepted Answer

Cremasteric muscle s: This a condition which should be evaluated by a urology specialist, in order to eliminate other causes of pain in the pelvis.

Question 6

is there a way to diagnose a strained and inflammed cremaster muscle?does a inflammed cremaster muscle ever heal?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Injury: It is very unlikely in the first place to get a cremaster muscle injury and then it is even rarer for such a thing to be a chronic problem. Something else is going on with you. It is time for a thorough medical evaluation.

Question 7

what are symptoms of a hyperactive cremaster muscle reflex?

Accepted Answer

Hyperactive cremaste: A hyperactive cremaster reflex; can pull a testicle testicle up into the groin and cause pain.   Pain may be triggered with exercise, intercourse, or changing positions (standing to sitting or sitting to standing).

Question 8

what are symptoms of a damaged cremaster muscle?

Accepted Answer

Pain: This muscle raises the testicle and when bruised or inflamed is associated with pain and typically most muscles like to spasm so the testicle if often raised.  Usually an injury of this type can be associated with trauma to the testicle and should probably be checked out.

Question 9

how many cremasteric fibres/nerves are there in a cremaster muscle?

Accepted Answer

The pain: You may experiencing, given that recent imaging studies have been negative, could relate to a problem with the ilioinguinal nerve. Problems with this structure, while capable of producing pain, are often not visible on imaging studies.

Question 10

can a damaged cremaster muscle affect the penis?

Accepted Answer

Cremaster: The cremaster muscle controls the scrotal muscles which raise or lower the testicles in hot or cold temperatures so that they are kept at a healthy temperature.  The penis is not affected.

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If cremaster muscle strain is causing pulling pain in groin an mri cannot detect.what else an mri cannot detect which might b causing groin pain?

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A cremaster muscle strain takes long time to heal?is it felt in groin?ive pulled something i know but what's it neither doc/physical exam/usg reveals.

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For cremaster muscle strain placing hot water bottle on groin good?my doc said 2 use ice packs b'coz hot can effect spermatogenesis.used cold it hurts

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If muscles are made up of protein, eating a diet rich in protein can help in recovering faster in strains/pulls/minor tear.especially cremaster muscle?

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How can i rule out if i have a chronic strain of the cremaster muscle? and also can aching in the pelvis have any connection?

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Is there a way to diagnose a strained and inflammed cremaster muscle?does a inflammed cremaster muscle ever heal?

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What are symptoms of a hyperactive cremaster muscle reflex?

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What are symptoms of a damaged cremaster muscle?

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How many cremasteric fibres/nerves are there in a cremaster muscle?

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Can a damaged cremaster muscle affect the penis?

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