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

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

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.

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

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.