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We found a knot in my husbands groin area. it's on the left side and you can not see it only feel it if push. what could this be. he has not strained him self but he said it is painful.?
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Important get checke: That could certainly be a hernia but there are more troublesome possibilities so see your doctor soon to have it checked. Hernias can be repaired. Get it checked.
Answered 8/19/2012
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