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A 16-year-old male asked:

I have a lump that bulges out in my groin area. i believe this is inguinal hernia. but however i don't seem to have any pain at all. why is this so?

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Dr. Creighton Wright
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
Not unusual: Most are asymptomatic early on, but enlarge and become symptomatic.
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Dr. Stephen Kim
Dr. Stephen Kimanswered
Surgery - Pediatric 29 years experience
Not yet incarcerated: History is consistent with an inguinal hernia. May not be painful since nothing is stuck - incarcerated or strangulated - which can be an emergency. Recommend prompt evaluation by a general surgeon.
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Dr. Mark Hoepfner commented
Surgery 41 years experience
Many inguinal hernias are soft and pain free unless they enlarge. Hernia incarceration risks are low but not zero.
Jul 16, 2013

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