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What Causes Swelling In The Pelvic Area?

Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2017

Question: I have a bulge/swelling in my pelvic area. The swelling is larger on the left side than the right side. Just noticed it this morning. There is no pain. A soft, spongy lump about half the size of a golf ball and protruding about 1/4" inch on the left side and about 1/8" on the right side. No trouble urinating.

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

Brief Answer:
possible hernia

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
There are few possible causes.
If this bulge increases with cough or after exercise then this is likely to be hernia and in this cases you should see surgeon for further evaluation. If this is of same size always and soft on palpation then this may be soft tissue lesions such as lipoma.
In every case, it would be good to do ultrasound or MRI scan for more accurate evaluation.
If pain redness, or pus secretion occur then you need urgent care since it may indicate inflammation and abscess formation.
Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 hours later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You re welcome

Detailed Answer:
You RE welcome.have a nice day

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (20 hours later)

I noticed that when I cough, the lumps firm up.
What does that mean?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible hernia

Detailed Answer:
It means that it could be hernia or fibroma in muscular tissue so it would be good to do ultrasound for better evaluation. Wish you good health. Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj