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Seems to be a hard, palpable area in pelvis by groin/over ovary. only feel it when standing or sitting. disappears when laying down. what is it?

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Dr. Mary David answered

Hernia: This would be the area in which you would feel a hernia and that could be harder to feel when lying down. They are usually painless unless bowel becomes entrapped. See your doctor and have it checked out.

Answered 8/22/2014

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A member asked:

Seems to be a hard, palpable area in pelvis by groin/over ovary. only feel it when standing or sitting. disappears when laying down. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

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