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What can it be? hello. i've got a seal in the groin area, on the right side just beside the right leg. it feels like a little bump or a ball. it is not big and not visible can only be felt by touch. it doesn't hurt, but if i push on it i can feel some pai

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Dr. James McClurg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

This : This is likely an inguinal hernia. Another option would be an inflammed lymph node.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Likely lymph node: Either normal or inflamed/ reactive. Less likely, still possible, a small hernia.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/16/2019

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A member asked:

What can it be? hello. i've got a seal in the groin area, on the right side just beside the right leg. it feels like a little bump or a ball. it is not big and not visible can only be felt by touch. it doesn't hurt, but if i push on it i can feel some pai

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James McClurg answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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