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I have a large sore on my groin, that is hard, swollen, extremely red and very uncomfortable. can you help me?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibilities: It could be infection, inflammation, lymph node, hernia etc. You may need to take some antibiotics. Go see your dr for reassurance.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2013

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