My Husband Has Swelling/protruding In Lower Left Groin. He Is

Posted on Sun, 26 May 2019

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Question : My husband has swelling/protruding in lower left groin. He is in significant discomfort in groin. He also has an upset stomach. He had a Bowel Movement, so not obstructed. He is very healthy 64-year-old. He is a healthy weight and takes no medications. I am thinking it is a hernia but want to see if this is urgent enough for a trip to ER on holiday weekend.

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (14 minutes later)

Correction: Right side

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No fever

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No a planned surgery would be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Yes dear very likely it's inguinal or femoral hernia.A surgery would be required to cure it. It is a very common surgery.Unless there is pain or any other symptom it's not an emergency and there is no need to go to ER.Take your time and plan a visit to a surgeon.Planned surgery would be done for reduction of hernia.
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