Itching is a very unpleasant, annoying sensation. It occurs on the mucous membranes and skin. When a sensation of itching appears, the person wants to scratch himself. However, it happens that the more it itches, the more irritation can be.
Almost always, itching in the groin in men indicates the development of a serious disease. The origin of irritation can be completely different. Today, there are a fairly large number of pathologies in which a secondary or main symptom is itching in the groin.
In men, the most common causes of irritation are various liver and kidney diseases. These pathologies are accompanied by the accumulation of nitrogen compounds, which come out with sweat. Thus, itching in the inguinal region occurs.
In men, as well as in women, disturbances in the thyroid gland can become the cause of irritating sensations.
Infections are a common cause of discomfort. These, in particular, include chlamydia, candidiasis (thrush), ureaplasmosis.
Itching in the groin in men can also occur due to the presence of parasitic microorganisms. They inhabit the intestines, various organs.
A very common reason for itching in the groin in men is the lack of intimate daily hygiene.
As a factor provoking irritation, diabetes and scabies, and genital herpes, and weakened immunity can act.
To alleviate the discomfort, it is recommended to conduct regular hygiene procedures using a solution of furatsilina. Baby powders can be very effective in eliminating irritation. If itching is caused by an allergy, it is necessary to establish an allergen (pathogen) and eliminate it. It is also recommended to exclude smoked, spicy dishes, seasonings from the diet. For some time, you should abandon sexual contact.
There is a group of diseases in which itching in the urethra in men occurs. They are united by the name "urethritis." Diseases of various forms of the inflammatory process affecting the mucous membrane of the urethra (urethra) are presented.
Considering the causes of urethritis, they are divided into non-infectious and infectious. The second subgroup includes non-specific and specific types.
Trichomonads and gonococci are causative agents of specific infectious urethritis. Other types of microorganisms provoke specific types of pathologies.
Non-infectious urethritis is accompanied not only by itching, but also by burning in the urethra, which intensifies during urination. As a rule, the disease proceeds sluggishly, while outbreaks of the inflammatory process are likely to occur. The exacerbation period is accompanied by extensive edema of the penis, which in many cases makes it difficult to empty (urinate). To eliminate this type of pathology, anti-inflammatory therapy is used that affects the cause of the disease.
In the general treatment of urethritis , antibacterial therapy is used. In this case, the choice of medication is carried out in accordance with the type of pathogen and its sensitivity to the active substance of the drug. In addition, funds are assigned to increase immunity.
Local therapeutic methods include the introduction of drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects in the urethra.
It should be noted that in some cases, independent disposal of the unpleasant sensation of itching not only does not bring effect, but can also provoke more serious consequences. To prevent them and choose the right treatment, it is necessary to find out the cause of the irritation. To do this, you need to visit a doctor.