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Can you have a groin hernia without pain? can a dermatologist check for it?
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Yes: You can have a groin hernia without pain. Your regular primary care doctor should be able to check for this.
Answered 11/27/2014
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Hernia can be painle: Hernias need not cause pain. Pain happens when they get "stuck". just understand that hernias are not the only cause of a lump in the groin. it is best to have it checked out by any doctor.
Answered 12/20/2014
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Yes-------no: Hernias are usually painless. They are treated by general surgeons, not dermatologists.
Answered 11/27/2014
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