Florence, MS
A 52-year-old female asked about a male:
What can cause swollen painful lymph nodes in the groin area of a 15 yr. old male with pain around lower back and upper thigh area?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Infection: Bladder , prostate, urethral infection.
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Dr. Daniel Lebowitzanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 26 years experience
Infection: Usually swollen nodes are a sign of infection. You need to be checked out by a doctor.
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Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
LYMPHADENOPATHY : Medical conditions like infection draining to lymph nodes from adjoining areas. Substance abuse, AIDS, etc. Needs to be examined by MD.
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Last updated Jan 2, 2018
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