pain in groin, lower back and above groin 5 days post catherization

[vads]

I had a cardiac catherization 5 days ago.  i am still extremely sore in the groin, am having lower back pain and some pain above the groin area.  should this be a concern or to be expected at this point.  

[ireneo]

Is there any swelling,  redness or excessive warmth in the area? If so, you need to see the doc. There's always a slight chance of infection. You mentioned that the pain was in nearby areas as well. Perhaps they bruised a nerve during the procedure. That happened during my first ablation (they ran 4 catheters into me - 2 into each groin area). Seems they must have put a little too much pressure on the right side because I was limping around for a month or so. It wasn't horrible, just a dull ache that hurt more when I sat down or walked too long. Of course it went away and I'm fine now but it was annoying.

[Mah46]

I had a heart cath two weeks ago and am still in pain in the groin area.   There was some internal bleeding,  Is this normal?

[ireneo]

Some people do end up with some bleeding in the area (hematoma) but it eventually is absorbed by the body and the tenderness goes away. It just takes longer than the average bruise. Again, always watch for signs of infection or increased swelling and bruising that might be a sign of continued bleeding under the tissues.