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I have a swollen, painful, tender bump about the size of a nickel in the crease of my inner leg/groin area. should i see a doctor about it?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
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Yes: Does not sound like an emergency, but a noticeable and uncomfortable change in yourself should be examined with your doctor. This could be an inflamed lymph node that may resolve in a few weeks or could be something else like a hernia. Concerning changes should be evaluated by your doctor.
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