Hard Lymph nodes in groin area

bren3

Hello,

I am about 5 years out from my diagnosis and have been good so far. I have been careful to do my checks and keep an eye on things. I also have Crohns disease and feel this is an important piece of what could possibly be the problem ( I can only hope). About 2 months ago I noticed about 10 hard lymph nodes (some about the size of peas, some a little bigger) on the left side of my groin and maybe about 5 on the right side of my groin. I have had no known infections or colds. My health has not changed in anyway to my knowledge in the last year or longer that I could say. My crohns symptoms have been relatively the same and my bloodwork has been coming back normal for the last year up to the present. When I was diagnosed with cancer my bloodwork didn't show anything different at the time either. Needless to say I am quite concerned about these lymph nodes and have booked an appointment with my doctor finally. I had thought I would wait a bit and see if they would go away on their own. Has anyone had a recurrence spread to that many nodes that quickly?

bren3

Well I didn't getting any replies to this post but I have had some testing done. Ultrasound didn't show any masses in the stomach or pelvis area. I was sent to my surgeon and he has decided to skip further testing and simply remove a couple lymph nodes and biopsy them. Then we'll know one way or another.....I really like him! Normally he says he would knock me out for this operation but because I've lost so much weight the lymph nodes are right "there", he asked if I would be okay with me simply being sedated and him using a local on the area. I've had so many surgeries at this point, I said sure it wouldn't bother me. Make me loopy and get them out. 

Egads007

Hi Bren, sorry you didn’t get replies yet. Sometimes it’s because people just don’t relate to the subject. Glad you updated though, I didn’t see it first time around.

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis shortly after completing treatment. The last flare up I had lead to a mild infection, and in turn lead to swelling on the ‘cancer side’. Has your Crohns been particularly bad lately? I’m not a doctor so I can’t say the same about your situation, just throwing it out there as a suggestion. The biopsy will tell all. I hope it all goes well for you and that results are benign. Please post how you do, and I’msending positive vibes out to you!

marijen

Bren did you look it up?

Maybe this will help...

Swollen lymph nodes in the groin and in the other parts of the body usually indicate an infection or the presence of a sexually transmitted disease. Sometimes lymph nodes in the groin area swell because of injuries near that area. Cancer is a less common cause, but it should not be ruled out as a possibility if tests for other types of problems come back negative. If cancer is present, it may be related to the reproductive system in some way if the swollen lymph node is in the groin area. It is important to see a medical professional when groin lymph nodes swell up so that the exact cause of the problem can be determined.

An infection is the most likely cause of swollen lymph nodes in the groin. When lymph nodes swell due to infection, it is usually related to the area of the body where the lymph node is located. In the case of the groin area, the infection might be linked to the genitals, the feet, or the legs. Sexually transmitted diseases are types of infections that can cause groin lymph node swelling, but other infections that are not sexually transmitted might also cause this to occur. Only a medical professional can determine for sure what type of infection, if any, is present.

People are occasionally surprised to find that their groin lymph nodes swell up after they have sustained injuries near the area. Injuries to the genitals are more likely to cause swollen lymph nodes in this area, but sometimes leg and foot injuries will also cause lymph node swelling. This type of swelling will usually shrink back down to normal size as soon as the injury starts to heal. A visit to a healthcare provider is probably a good idea if lymph nodes in the groin have swollen because of an injury just to make sure that is the cause of the swelling and also to see if any medical treatment may be needed for the injury.

Even though swollen lymph nodes in the groin are usually related to more common problems like infections or injuries, they are occasionally present because of cancer. Men who have swollen groin lymph nodes could have testicular cancer, and women who notice swelling in the area might have some type of cancer inside any part of their reproductive systems. People who find swollen nodes in the groin should not immediately panic and think that cancer is the cause because chances are better the nodes have swollen due to something minor. A medical visit should be able to clear the mind of a person who is concerned about the cause of any swollen lymph nodes.

bren3

Of course i looked it up.

Zoisite

Bren3 sorry to hear you are having issues with your lymph nodes. Please let us know when you have your biopsy and the results. I have had swollen lymph nodes in my groin area on and off for the past few years. They always resolve after a few months. I am glad they are checking you out I will be praying for b9 results. Gentle hugs

KBeee

Sorry you did not get any replies initially. Some days are busier than others on here.

The only info I have on this is my son. He had swollen lymph nodes on both sides of his groin. They remained swollen for months so they biopsied one which was benign. One side of his groin remained swollen for 2 years; the largest was over 4 cm. All of his blood work was always fine; he even was sent to infectious disease doc. Finally, I suggested he switch brands of running shoes since he had a couple blisters (and runs cross country). His next ultrasound showed the nodes shrinking after years of growing, sometimes it can be something like that.

But.... when we have had cancer the fear is multiplied exponentially.

Keep us posted