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Multiple swollen lymph nodes groin
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Many: Most common cause is a nearby infection or irritation causing the lymph nodes to enlarge, such as bladder or urinary problems. Sometimes skin irritati... Read More
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Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Wound care 38 years experience
Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hung Khonganswered
Medical Oncology 29 years experience
Several things: A few small nodes (less than 1 cm) are not uncommon in the groins. These are usually due to injury or infection and are usually harmless. However, if ... Read More
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eric Chevlenanswered
Internal Medicine - Oncology 49 years experience
Infection or cancer: Swollen lymph nodes usually indicate infection or cancer. You should see a doctor to have this checked promptly.
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Possibly nothing: Enlarged nodes in the groin are not uncommon. Most often they are benign. If the nodes are stable and not increasing in size for 2 years of watching, ... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Martin Rubensteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 47 years experience
Usually nothing.: This is the place where enlarged lymph glands are most often found. If not tender or hard, and if they are under 1 cm in diameter there usually is no... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Haresh Jhangianianswered
Hematology and Oncology 35 years experience
Infection or: neck and groin nodes often swell secondary to infection
depends n size and feel if firm and hard need biopsy
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3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. William A Biermannanswered
Medical Oncology 48 years experience
Hard to say: There are several possible cause of such symptoms. The best approach is to see your doctor for a complete exam. They may wish to get a ct scan dependi... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Sheskieranswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 41 years experience
Not usually: Groin nodes enlarge when the body is trying to clear an inflammation or infection of the limb they drain. An ankle sprain could causes unilaterally sw... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Donald Shenenbergeranswered
Dermatology 27 years experience
Yes: Certainly so. However, simply the act of shaving can lead to swollen nodes in the groin. I would seriously recommend you have this examined.
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5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See doctor: Could be infection or other cause which is more likely then Hodgkin's.
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2.1k viewsReviewed Dec 27, 2022
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