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What are the symptom differences between a groin strain and a hernia? would they be similar?
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Yes: Symptoms can be very similar for both a groin strain and hernia. Usually with a hernia a physician or patient can feel a bulge at the site of the hernia. With a groin strain, no bulge is felt. However small hernias can cause significant symptoms and they can be small enough to not feel a bulge very well. A good history of the pain and exam can help differentiate.
Answered 11/11/2018
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My husband has had groin pain for two months or so. It hurts him to sneeze, switch positions suddenly at the gym, softball, etc. Strain or hernia?
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