I Have Swelling In Right Side Pubic Area, No Pain

Posted on Fri, 5 Jul 2019

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Question : I have swelling in right side pubic area, no pain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
possible hernia

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

This may indicate inguinal hernia which is usually painless protrusion in this area and should pull back after rest and protrude during exercise or cough.

Second, it may be lipoma or hematoma accumulation, in this case, it would be soft and painless but it should not be moveable.

Some other causes are less common. To find out the exact diagnosis you should do an Ultrasound scan and needle biopsy if necessary and then surgical therapy can be planned.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (53 minutes later)

Yes it does pull back during rest and can reappear when coughing. When will it go away?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
probably not go away on its own

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

This indicates inguinal hernia and it will not disappear spontaneously. It may just be bigger and sometimes seven cause pain and serious issues.

So, it would be best to consult a general or abdominal surgeon for further treatment as explained earlier.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee