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Can Swollen Lymph Nodes Indicate Cancer In Groin Area?

I am a 20 year old male. I have a couple swollen lymph nodes in the inguinal region on the left side of my groin. I got this looked at by a doctor today and was told it was not a hernia. There is pain when the nodes are pushed and they are mobile. I was prescribed 100mg doxycycline. How long would it normally take for the swelling to decrease and what is the chances that this could be some sort of cancer? Also, could this be indicative of a std? I believe that I am at a minimal chance for an std though.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Hi and thanks for the query.

I am Dr. Alok and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today.

cause of swollen Lymph nodes are many-- most common are infections, others are connective tissue disoder, cancer, any blockage etc. But in your age group, chance of cancer is very less, and chance of infection is more. In cancer, lymph nodes are hard and not mobile.

I think , you should continue same medicine, probably it will take 1-2 weeks to reslove.

Yes, it may be STD, but it can be confirm by your physician by examination

Hope this helps and provides answers to your question.
I wish you good health.
Dr. Alok
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Can Swollen Lymph Nodes Indicate Cancer In Groin Area?

Hi and thanks for the query. I am Dr. Alok and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today. cause of swollen Lymph nodes are many-- most common are infections, others are connective tissue disoder, cancer, any blockage etc. But in your age group, chance of cancer is very less, and chance of infection is more. In cancer, lymph nodes are hard and not mobile. I think , you should continue same medicine, probably it will take 1-2 weeks to reslove. Yes, it may be STD, but it can be confirm by your physician by examination Hope this helps and provides answers to your question. I wish you good health. Dr. Alok