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After 2-3 months of a noticeable lump in right groin with aches and pains, the lump has disappeared almost entirely (wearing a loose hernia belt) but the pain and aches have not. is it possible for a hernia lump to disappear like this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lump in groin: The lump may be more than a hernia. See a urologist for evaluation and treatment

Answered 3/22/2018

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A member asked:

After 2-3 months of a noticeable lump in right groin with aches and pains, the lump has disappeared almost entirely (wearing a loose hernia belt) but the pain and aches have not. is it possible for a hernia lump to disappear like this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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