2006-09-21 08:19:53 · 10 answers · asked by Y 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
If you had a hernia (or however it's spelled), you would be in extreme pain. So, I highly doubt that's what it is. If you are experiencing any discomfort, I would have it checked out just in case. It may just be a cyst, which can be removed.
2006-09-21 08:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by ticktock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I am a third year medical student. What you have could be many things. First if it is a hernia it probably happened secondary to a weight lifting or increased abdominal pressure . Sometimes inguinal hernias cause extreme pain due to intestinal strangulation. If that would be the case it would be a medical emergency. One way you could know if it is a hernia is by coughing and feeling at the same time the lump. If it rises when you cough it is highly probable that it is a hernia. If it was a hernia you would most probably need surgical repair in the near future, because if left alone they tend to get larger and the probability for strangulation goes up. Among other thing that it could be are STDs (sexually transmitted Diseases) which could cause inguinal adenopathy and mimic a hernia or other infections such as abscess. Anyways my recommendation is that you go see your doctor as soon as you can and if you develop fever, constipation or severe pain go to the ER.
2006-09-21 13:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Zierenberg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A small and soft lump or protruding mass in the inguinal region (where your leg folds) that has not been there before, and that you can push back into the normal contour, may indeed be an inguinal or femoral hernia, which is just an opening in a muscular wall. Hernias are almost never painful unless something is "incarcerated" or trapped in them, causing diminished blood flow. Hernias happen in males and females, in infants and adults, in almost equal numbers.
If it is not bothering you and not enlarging, the best plan is to have the doctor look and it and palpate it at the next routine visit. My guess is that he or she will want to watch it for a while, to see if it changes or enlarges. Small hernias are not medical emergencies, but your doctor should be aware of it, so they can follow it and advise you if any treatment is necessary.
2006-09-21 12:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lump In Hip Flexor
2016-12-18 07:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always best to let a doctor tell you that it's nothing to worry about - even then, if you're still not convinced, get a second opinion - no one knows your body like you do, and if you sense that something's wrong, follow up on it!
2006-09-21 08:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a typical boil...apply hot compresses to it, and slather it with neosporin. It is a very common area to get them at.
2016-03-17 02:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor anyway just to be on the safe side.
2006-09-21 08:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by songbird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it is a big concern but it could bad. better have it checked, better safe than sorry
2006-09-21 08:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by gets flamed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be something else more serious,go see a osteopath
2006-09-21 08:28:45 · answer #9 · answered by brasil_mulher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have gone to college!!
2006-09-21 10:32:42 · answer #10 · answered by Head Master 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋