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A member asked:

I have a hard sphere, the size of a thumb beneath my skin inbetween my upper leg and my body. when i press it, it hurts. it has no color what is this?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

It could be a hernia: or a lymph node. See a Dr. and find out what it is.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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