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A 35-year-old female asked about a 37-year-old male:

My husband has had groin pain for two months or so. it hurts him to sneeze, switch positions suddenly at the gym, softball, etc. strain or hernia?

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Dr. Mohammad Khan
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Possible hernia: He needs to be evaluated by a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment
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