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I had a groin scan left side as i had a bulge that comes and goes causing pain discomfort & pain in thigh to leg they have said it is muscle bruising?

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Dr. David Earle answered

Sounds like a hernia: You may want to revisit a physical examination by an experienced hernia surgeon. Your description sounds like a hernia. Also, ultrasound can miss a hernia if not done in a dynamic fashion with the patient bearing down during the exam.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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A member asked:

I had a groin scan left side as i had a bulge that comes and goes causing pain discomfort & pain in thigh to leg they have said it is muscle bruising?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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