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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Groin?
Hi, I appear to have swollen lymph nodes in my groin (underwear line) area and it is quite tender and painful to touch. When I push down it's as though there is a lumpy substance underneath. I am currently menstruating and wanted to know if this could be linked and if it's normal? It's quite worrying, please help!
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Menstruation should not be causing swollen lymph glands. This is not normal. Swollen tender lymph glands are generally a sign of infections. There are a couple of sexually transmitted diseases that do this, as well as other types of infections. These need to be diagnosed and treated. I strongly urge you to have this evaluated by a doctor soon.
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