is groin lump a symptom of groin hernia (inguinal hernia)

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A member asked:

hi there, over the last 5 months i've lost around 30 lbs of weight. as my body is slimmer, i noticed a small lump in my groin area about 4/5 inches below belly button. i'm not sure if it was there and i did not notice because of the extra fat. either way, did some research and have narrowed down symptom to inguinal hernia. scheduled appointment with personal care doctor but it is not until september. should i see an urgent care sooner? inguinal hernia, how urgent to see doctor?

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

57 years experience Endocrinology

Hernia?: If it does not hurt gather no urgency. If you have lost weight without trying I would wonder if it is an enlarged lymp node? Check both inguinal area ... Read More

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

27 years experience Internal Medicine

Not urgent: Unless symptoms worsening or significant growth noted. Alternate diagnoses remain possible.

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

49 years experience Pathology

Weight loss: If the weight loss was unintended, it is urgent and you should see a doctor sooner. If it was on purpose, you may wait to September, unless you notice ... Read More

A 16-year-old male asked:

i have a lump that bulges out in my groin area. i believe this is inguinal hernia. but however i don't seem to have any pain at all. why is this so?

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

56 years experience General Surgery

Not unusual: Most are asymptomatic early on, but enlarge and become symptomatic.

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Dr. Stephen Kim answered

27 years experience Pediatric Surgery

Not yet incarcerated: History is consistent with an inguinal hernia. May not be painful since nothing is stuck - incarcerated or strangulated - which can be an emergency. ... Read More

A 39-year-old female asked:

is it possible to have a groin hernia with no lump? er doc says it felt like one but there isn't a lump. i exercise 5 times a week. on right side.

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

56 years experience General Surgery

Small : Small intermittent bulging can occur. Observe over time. They tend to enlarge over time, so do not want to wait til huge!

A 45-year-old male asked:

i have a lump after groin hernia repair years ago is this ok?also what abs exercise are safe so i don't stress the repair?

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

39 years experience General Surgery

See a doctor: Or go back to see your surgeon for an examination. Need to first see if you have a recurrent hernia before making a recommendation on exercises that y ... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

had groin hernia surgery with mesh in (07, 08) mesh had to be removed it failed(2010). groin pain again & in leg. feel a lump in groin. is it a hernia?

Dr. Scot Lewey answered

37 years experience Gastroenterology

Probably: Get area examined. An ultrasound or ct scan can see hernia also but usually just need examination by someone experienced with hernias; typically a sur ... Read More

A 16-year-old male asked:

i am a 16 year old virgin male. i have two lumps in my groin area. im not sure what it is but i searched it up and think it could be inguinal hernia or swollen lymph node. there was some release of pus and blood and now of em is covered by dry blood?

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

25 years experience Psychiatry

Groin lymphs: Although a hernia and lymph nodes can cause bumps in the groin area - don't usually expect them to extrude pus. You may have an infected cyst or other ... Read More

A 40-year-old member asked:

feel a lump down there. inguinal hernia related i think but im not sure?

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

39 years experience General Surgery

See doctor: Have a physical examination with your doctor. An uncomfortable bulge or swelling in the groin region can be an inguinal hernia.

A 36-year-old male asked:

i had open inguinal hernia a hard lump has formed 5 cm above the scar 10 cm long?

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

57 years experience Family Medicine

Get it Checked: It may be a hematoma or an infection,i will let the doctor check it to find what it is

A 43-year-old male asked:

inguinal hernia. i had hernia surgery about two weeks ago, didn't lift anything, but lump and hurts like it did after surgery. is it ok?

Dr. Michael Roman answered

26 years experience Internal Medicine

Prob scar tissue: Scar tissue can be extra sensitive I would suggest following up with the surgeon or your PCP to make sure not a post surgical issue