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Could A Leg Lump With Pain Be Hernia Or Something Else?

my son last week was helping to lift a large post and felt like he strained and said it hurt for a while and he about passed out. Last night he noticed a small lump about like a pea right in the crease of his left leg. He said yesterday while he was sitting in class that he had pain behind his knee but it quit when he moved around. He said the lump does not hurt and does not move around but he is concerned. Could it be a hernia or something more serious?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has lump In crease of leg. If lump increase in size when straining like weight lifting, coughing or passing stool then it can be inguinal hernia. If its not hernia then it csn be inguinal lymphnode. He should go for examination and ultrasound study. It will give exact diagnosis. Then he should take treatment accordingly. Hernia repair surgery like meshplasty is the treatment of choice for hernia.
Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Could A Leg Lump With Pain Be Hernia Or Something Else?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has lump In crease of leg. If lump increase in size when straining like weight lifting, coughing or passing stool then it can be inguinal hernia. If its not hernia then it csn be inguinal lymphnode. He should go for examination and ultrasound study. It will give exact diagnosis. Then he should take treatment accordingly. Hernia repair surgery like meshplasty is the treatment of choice for hernia. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.