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Had pain in left groin, now right for 10 months. dr not sure what it is. physically checked for a hernia but nothing felt. sports hernia?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Muscle strain: or tear. May not be a hernia at all. Could be micro tears of groin strain, especially if not groin lump. Have physician check groin muscles and lymph nodes. Consult PT

Answered 6/28/2016

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A member asked:

Had pain in left groin, now right for 10 months. dr not sure what it is. physically checked for a hernia but nothing felt. sports hernia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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