United Arab Emirates
A 16-year-old male asked:
I feel a bulge in my left groin when i cough, there is no bulge visible otherwise, if i lie down and cough i feel no bulge. can this be a hernia?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Mark Packanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Possibly: Hernias are more easily palpated while standing. See your doctor to be checked.
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