Question 1

i have a lump in groin area. i beleive its a cyst. its painful, about the size of a grape. i have had these lumps (usually smaller) before and they us?

Accepted Answer

Lump groin: yes most likely cyst based on previous history but get it checked out by a surgeon

Question 2

what could be causing reoccurring body lumps? within the last 6 years i get a a few every year. breast, underarm, groin, bottom. they come and then go after a few months. been told cysts, fat lumps etc. causing me great anxiety every time! help?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It may require excision of a lesion and examination of the tissue by a pathologist.  It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 3

i have pain on my left side from my groin, round the buttocks. sensitive to touch, but muscle pain. spread right side, down to behind knee, have bakers cyst, lumps down the leg. muscles are sore, affecting my daily physical activities.

Accepted Answer

Sacroileitis?: If could b a # of things, sacro-ileitis being one. Or it could be disc of lumbosacral spine. An ortho doc can do certain maneuvers on you to diagnosis. You might need an MRI of the lower back and pelvis.

Question 4

quarter size lump in groin. seeing a dr monday. it doesnt hurt or isnt painful. cyst..hernia do both require surgey?

Accepted Answer

Lump: The lump could also be a lymphnode as well as a hernia or cyst

Question 5

pain in groin sometimes a hard swollen lump that seems to go away when i lay down. esp active durng menst. tested for hernia + cyst/abscess.

Accepted Answer

Sound like a hernia: hard lump that disappear when you lay down sound like a hernia a lymph node or a cyst does not disappear that fast the timing with the menses could make it related to ovary if persisted ask for a gynecologist to perform laproscopic procedure they can see if there is a hernia and fix it and have the chance to evaluate the abdomen and the pelvis

Question 6

18 years of age 
recently discover a firm lump on the scrotum on top of the testicle 
hurts if squeezed and maybe the groin 
is this epididymal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Lump on the scrotum: You are probably right. Please see a Urologist for peace of mind.

Question 7

18 years of age discover a firm lump on the scrotum on top of the testicle hurts if squeezed and maybe the groin is this epididymal cyst or cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Urological eval: Rather than guess without the benefit of a physical examination - recommend assessment by an urologist. Take care.

Question 8

small marble lump near my groin right side. wasn't noticeable until feeling around. slight itchy skin on off. had ovary cyst symptoms pain in knees?

Accepted Answer

See details: Possibilities include a lymph node, a cyst and even a hernia. Have it evaluated if you are concerned.

Question 9

i have 6 cyst on my legs a few in my breast a lump the doctor says is one on my rib cage and swollen lyphnodes on each side of my groin  what are they?

Accepted Answer

See doctor of info: Since we don't have the benefit of any imaging studies, biopsy reports, or physical exam, we cannot provide an informed reply to your question. Your doc is best one to answer your questions about  these lumps, whether they're solid or cystic & what they might be.

Question 10

what are these 3 purple lumps by groin area?

Accepted Answer

Different options: The groin has a lot of things in it both in the skin and below it.  Sweat glands, hair follicles and skin cysts as well as lymph nodes, fatty tissue, vessels, tendons and other things.  Is the lump growing, inflamed, painful, painless, draining, recurrent or constant, moveable or fixed...?  Each of these (and many more) will provide your doc the answers as to what it is and what needs to be done.

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I have a lump in groin area. i beleive its a cyst. its painful, about the size of a grape. i have had these lumps (usually smaller) before and they us?

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What could be causing reoccurring body lumps? within the last 6 years i get a a few every year. breast, underarm, groin, bottom. they come and then go after a few months. been told cysts, fat lumps etc. causing me great anxiety every time! help?

A member asked:

I have pain on my left side from my groin, round the buttocks. sensitive to touch, but muscle pain. spread right side, down to behind knee, have bakers cyst, lumps down the leg. muscles are sore, affecting my daily physical activities.

A member asked:

Quarter size lump in groin. seeing a dr monday. it doesnt hurt or isnt painful. cyst..hernia do both require surgey?

A member asked:

Pain in groin sometimes a hard swollen lump that seems to go away when i lay down. esp active durng menst. tested for hernia + cyst/abscess.

A member asked:

18 years of age recently discover a firm lump on the scrotum on top of the testicle hurts if squeezed and maybe the groin is this epididymal cyst?

A member asked:

18 years of age discover a firm lump on the scrotum on top of the testicle hurts if squeezed and maybe the groin is this epididymal cyst or cancerous?

A member asked:

Small marble lump near my groin right side. wasn't noticeable until feeling around. slight itchy skin on off. had ovary cyst symptoms pain in knees?

A member asked:

I have 6 cyst on my legs a few in my breast a lump the doctor says is one on my rib cage and swollen lyphnodes on each side of my groin what are they?

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What are these 3 purple lumps by groin area?

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