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What Causes Swelling In Groin Area?
my friend has complained to me about a swelling in his groin. no redness, just swelling on and off for a few months now. Only now he says the parts that aren t swollen seem numb and he can t seem to get an erection. I m worried. Anything you can tell me? He s going to try and schedule a physical.
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Hello,
I think he should get further evaluated doing an ultrasound of the swollen area. The numbness can be caused because of the nerve compression.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I think he should get further evaluated doing an ultrasound of the swollen area. The numbness can be caused because of the nerve compression.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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