2006-06-09 14:08:41 · 7 answers · asked by bs010971 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Right in the crease of the leg where your thigh meets the pelvis. The nodes there are called the inguinals, they are some of the body's main lymph nodes. If yours are swollen, you could have an infection such as bladder, kidney, etc.
2006-06-09 15:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lymph nodes in the groin (femoral or inguinal lymph nodes) may swell from an injury or infection in the foot, leg, groin, or genitals. In rare cases, testicular cancer, lymphoma, or melanoma may cause a lump in this area.
When lymph nodes swell in two or more areas of the body, it is called generalized lymphadenopathy. This may be caused by:
A viral illness, such as measles, rubella, chickenpox (varicella), or mumps.
Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), which results in fever, sore throat, and fatigue, or cytomegalovirus (CMV), a viral infection that causes symptoms similar to those of mononucleosis.
A bacterial illness, such as strep throat (caused by the streptococcus bacterium) or Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of ticks).
Side effects of phenytoin (Dilantin), a medication used to prevent seizures.
Side effects of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Cancer, such as leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which develops after contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This virus attacks the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infection and some disease.
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease.
2006-06-09 18:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not positive, but I think they are on the uppermost inside part of the thigh (right where the thigh meets your nether-regions). They are like beads on a string and I believe they extend down a little.
2006-06-09 14:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by professionalfemale01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r u asking where they r located or you have them there? that is a sign of a hernia or of a descended testicle. both are painful and create swelling in the groin area.
2006-06-09 14:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by star77840 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually,i think those are called testicles,from your picture i'd say go ahead and get rid of them you probably won't be needing them.
2006-06-09 14:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, what babydoll said.
2006-06-09 14:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hernia.
2006-06-09 17:33:16 · answer #7 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋