Question 1

i was scratching around my groin area by my leg and now my skin hurts and has gotten hard. the area is red could it deal with my lymph nodes.worried?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis of groin: It sounds like you have classical symptoms for cellulitis - a skin injury, followed by redness, pain and induration (hardness of the skin). You should show this to a doctor, because depending on how bad it is -you may well need treatment. I'd slather it in bacitracin now and call your doc to be seen. The lymph nodes might need to respond if it's bad enough (they are garrisons of the immune system)

Question 2

can having sex make your groin lymph nodes hurt if so what is it from. our sex is unprotected with my new mrs  for over a month now .

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Better to get checked for an infection.

Question 3

i shaved groin area and 2-3 days later the hair began to grow and i got a few pimples that formed and my lymph nodes are swollen and hurt help plz???

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Sounds like folliculitis, and infection of hair follicles.  You can get ingrown hairs which need to be carefully removed, and using proper antiseptic technique to avoid worsening infection.  This can become a more serious infection if it spreads or involves a bad bacteria.  You should get that checked out as you might need antibiotics.  Lymph nodes can get swollen pretty easily though.

Question 4

a cluster of lymph nodes swelled in my groin, all in a row, and the only thing painful is a mosquito bite on my knee.  cancer? i'm 18 and they hurt

Accepted Answer

Non specific: This is a response to inflammation near the knee. Not cancer. See a Dr for further help.

Question 5

i have a bump on the outside of my vagina. like a bart cyst or ingrown hair. can that make my lymph nodes in my groin hurt? cause i'm having pain ther

Accepted Answer

Yes: The bump could be either an infected bartholin cyst or a fulliculitis ( based on the size and location). In either case the infection cause reaction in the local lymph nodes in the groin and makes them tender and enlarged. If it continues more than 2-3 days or got worse ( more pain, discharge, fever) I would recommend to see a doctor, otherwise warm compress can help.

Question 6

lymph nodes are sore under my jaw,back of neck + on right groin.i'm very tired + my head hurts and feel sweaty at night + can't sleep. any suspicions?

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Night sweats: Sounds like you have generalized lymphadenopathy and night sweats.  Infections like HIV, sarcoidosis, TB, possible, also would consider autoimmune problems like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis also lymphoma or leukaemia possible.  See a provider to evaluate these symptoms.

Question 7

both breasts burn and hurt/get sharp stabbing pain on the outer sides near the arms. armpit pain as well, mainly the left side. arm joints and elbows hurting, lymph nodes in groin hurting, painless lump on side of neck, painful lump on front of neck.

Accepted Answer

Pains: It's difficult to evaluate this without a physical examination and more details. I recommend you see your primary care doctor

Question 8

i have been diagnosed with bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. but my inguinal lymph nodes do not hurt at all? does this diagnosis sound right?

Accepted Answer

Need work-up: Bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathies-mean-you have lymph nodes enlargement that are located on both groins area. Now, it is not a diagnosis-it is just a sign/clinical finding. Diagnosis still has to be made. There are different things that can cause above finding- inflammation, autoimmune problem, infection, malignancy etc. Please go to see your md for eval- ie-blood work, imaging, biopsy etc.

Question 9

are you supposed to be able to feel lymph nodes in your groin? im confused whether or not youre supposed to feel them or if its normal to feel them. if i feel them does that mean theyre enlarged or can you just feel them in certain people?

Accepted Answer

Groind nodes: Everybody has this. Insignificant and unimportant. Don't keep examining yourself: repeated prodding and poking might cause pain and enlargement, making it seem more important. Don't worry about it.

Question 10

how many lymph nodes in your groin?

Accepted Answer

Many, Many: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

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I was scratching around my groin area by my leg and now my skin hurts and has gotten hard. the area is red could it deal with my lymph nodes.worried?

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Can having sex make your groin lymph nodes hurt if so what is it from. our sex is unprotected with my new mrs for over a month now .

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I shaved groin area and 2-3 days later the hair began to grow and i got a few pimples that formed and my lymph nodes are swollen and hurt help plz???

A member asked:

A cluster of lymph nodes swelled in my groin, all in a row, and the only thing painful is a mosquito bite on my knee. cancer? i'm 18 and they hurt

A member asked:

I have a bump on the outside of my vagina. like a bart cyst or ingrown hair. can that make my lymph nodes in my groin hurt? cause i'm having pain ther

A member asked:

Lymph nodes are sore under my jaw,back of neck + on right groin.i'm very tired + my head hurts and feel sweaty at night + can't sleep. any suspicions?

A member asked:

Both breasts burn and hurt/get sharp stabbing pain on the outer sides near the arms. armpit pain as well, mainly the left side. arm joints and elbows hurting, lymph nodes in groin hurting, painless lump on side of neck, painful lump on front of neck.

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I have been diagnosed with bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. but my inguinal lymph nodes do not hurt at all? does this diagnosis sound right?

A member asked:

Are you supposed to be able to feel lymph nodes in your groin? im confused whether or not youre supposed to feel them or if its normal to feel them. if i feel them does that mean theyre enlarged or can you just feel them in certain people?

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How many lymph nodes in your groin?

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