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Can an inguinal hernia cause a lymph node to swell near the same spot? mine node near there is swollen and firm for a long time now and am concerned.
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Its possible: The node may not be a node, it may be a mass. The mass could be incarcerated contents associated with your hernia. Regardless, you need a surgery consult and a plan to repair your hernia and evaluate your node/mass.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Not usually: Not usually, but a lymph node can enlarge due to inflammation or infection.
Answered 2/18/2013
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