Groin Swelling When Standing Up

About the Symptom

Groin swelling can be due to serious infections, inflammation, trauma, cancer, and other abnormal processes, such as a hernia, pulled muscle, or testicular torsion. Some swellings and hernias only become visible while standing upright.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Groin swelling on standing
• Groin pain
• Abdominal pain

Possible Causes

Generally, Groin swelling when standing up can be related to:

• Inguinal Hernia

  An inguinal hernia is a condition where a bulge appears in your groin region, in the area between your lower abdomen and your thigh, through a weakening of muscles in your lower abdomen. This bulge is commonly a protrusion of your tissue or abdominal organs such as your intestines. If not treated, inguinal hernias can result in an obstruction of your digestive system.

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Groin swelling when standing up may be related to these serious diseases:

• Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia

  An incarcerated inguinal hernia is a hernia of the small or large intestine that gets stuck in the groin or scrotum due to swelling and cannot be pushed back into the abdomen. It can lead to a strangulated hernia, where the blood supply to the intestine in the hernia gets cut off, causing complications.

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you have swelling in the groin area when standing up?
• How long have you had swelling in the groin?
• Have you had swelling in the groin region before?
• Is there swelling in your groin?
• Does the swelling at the groin not retract when pushed?

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