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Have History Of Epydidmits. Have Minor Discomfort In Urethera. Noticed Lump In The Abdomen. Can This Be Hernia?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Aug 2013
Question: Hi, I have a history of epydidmits. I recently have had a new sexual partner... and the symptoms have returned somewhat... without the pain in the testicle, minor discomfort in the urethera, but there is a small lump on the left side of my abdomen in the belt line.... it is tender to the touch and aches, I don't know if this is related to epydidmitis or if I have a hernia... I have researched that a hernia can be mistakenly diagnosed as epidydimitis... I should mention that about 3 weeks ago I "rolled" the same left testicle while biking, the symptoms returned but left...help
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Answered by Dr. Dr. ARIF N K (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXX,
Thank you for choosing XXXXXXX After analyzing your symptoms, I feel the small lump you are having could be a enlarged lymphnode, which usually gets enlarged due to infection and will subside after the infection is cleared. And it will take sometime for the tender lymphnode to become normal.
From your symptoms and previous history I dont think it is hernia. Hernia usually enlarges while coughing or straining. And usually it is non-tender. Hence I fell it could be lymphnode.
To confirm, you need to be examined physically. I also suggest you to take a course of appropriate antibiotics and treatment of urinary tract infection(if present) after consulting your sexual health specialist.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it.
Thank you,
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr Arif
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Have History Of Epydidmits. Have Minor Discomfort In Urethera. Noticed Lump In The Abdomen. Can This Be Hernia?

Hi XXXXX,
Thank you for choosing XXXXXXX After analyzing your symptoms, I feel the small lump you are having could be a enlarged lymphnode, which usually gets enlarged due to infection and will subside after the infection is cleared. And it will take sometime for the tender lymphnode to become normal.
From your symptoms and previous history I dont think it is hernia. Hernia usually enlarges while coughing or straining. And usually it is non-tender. Hence I fell it could be lymphnode.
To confirm, you need to be examined physically. I also suggest you to take a course of appropriate antibiotics and treatment of urinary tract infection(if present) after consulting your sexual health specialist.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it.
Thank you,
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr Arif
You can consult me again directly through my profile
WWW.WWWW.WW