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A member asked:

Lump in groin started to distaarge a week ago and has a bad smell can you help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Could be: infected cyst, enlarged lymph node, or even a strangulated hernia. Get to a doctor immediately so you can get proper treatment.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/4/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Discharge: Make appointment with your PCP soon. Need to rule out infection.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 5/5/2015

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