Physio visit

Well, she has no idea either. We eliminated lots of possibilities (always good), and narrowed it down to two culprits: either a small inguinal hernia :-| or a deep abdominal strain that needs a month lazing around on a sunny beach to clear up. :-)

Not sure that the boss would buy my request for 4 weeks sick leave, so I'm booked in for an ultrasound next week to check out the hernia theory.

I thought only old people got hernias? Urgh.

Here's what Google had to say:

A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the area between the abdomen and thigh). It is called "inguinal" because the intestines push through a weak spot in the inguinal canal, which is a triangle-shaped opening between layers of abdominal muscle near the groin. Obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and straining to pass stool can cause the intestine to push against the inguinal canal.(link)

Well, I'm not obese, I'm not pregnant, my stools are fine thankyouverymuch, but... uh... maybe the lifting thing? I first noticed it during a particularly intense Pump class. Oh joy.