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What could be wrong a 7 yr old boy is in pain near his groin? a hernia?

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Could be: 7 year old should not have pain, possible it could be a inguinal hernia, take to his pediatrician.

Answered 7/17/2015

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Dr. Scott Grover answered

Specializes in Surgery

Yes: There could be many things wrong. A hernia is one of them. You should have this young man evaluated by his primary care physician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Hernia: It could be a hernia. Is there any bulging in the groin area? Should see a pediatric surgeon.

Answered 10/6/2013

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Maybe,maybe not: Could be a hernia, a swollen lymph node, a pulled muscle, a tender area after trauma, etc.His primary care doc can sort it out.

Answered 1/5/2019

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