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Question: I have swelling/big lump to the right of my penis. I guess it's the groin area between my stomach and thigh. Wondering what it could be?
Brief Answer:
Hernia or a lymph node, please give details and photos if possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/45 - swelling/big lump on the right of penis - groin between stomach and thigh ...
The most probable reasons are:
- Inguinal hernia. If the swelling changes its size, comes up on straining, coughing etc and reduces on its own, this is hernia.
- Another commonest reason is a Lymph node. This is stationary swelling and does not change size.
- Rare reasons are sebaceous cyst/ lipoma
Please check and give me the feedback so that we can discuss further.
Also give additional information:
- Since when is the swelling present?
- Is it painful on pressure?
Is it expansible and reducible as discussed above?
- Any other information and clear photographs if you may please post attached to this query.
Hernia or a lymph node, please give details and photos if possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/45 - swelling/big lump on the right of penis - groin between stomach and thigh ...
The most probable reasons are:
- Inguinal hernia. If the swelling changes its size, comes up on straining, coughing etc and reduces on its own, this is hernia.
- Another commonest reason is a Lymph node. This is stationary swelling and does not change size.
- Rare reasons are sebaceous cyst/ lipoma
Please check and give me the feedback so that we can discuss further.
Also give additional information:
- Since when is the swelling present?
- Is it painful on pressure?
Is it expansible and reducible as discussed above?
- Any other information and clear photographs if you may please post attached to this query.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Noticed the swelling on Wednesday evening. I've had a cold and the flu since Saturday and had a cough and sneezing. I have a little discomfort when I push on it and when I cough it does feel like it moves, but I'm not sure if it gets bigger then smaller. It feels like it's pretty puffy when you touch it. I guess it's more like a big pouch of something rather than a lump.
Brief Answer:
Please get examinaed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
With the information you have provided it looks to be obstructed hernia with omental fat inside hence not causing you pain.
I would advise in such a situation to get a clinical evaluation and examination by your Doctor, preferably by a General Surgeon and also get proper treatment for your coughing and sneezing as it can enhance the problems if hernia is present.
Regards.
Please get examinaed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
With the information you have provided it looks to be obstructed hernia with omental fat inside hence not causing you pain.
I would advise in such a situation to get a clinical evaluation and examination by your Doctor, preferably by a General Surgeon and also get proper treatment for your coughing and sneezing as it can enhance the problems if hernia is present.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Ok.... thank you. Cold is just about gone. No coughing or sneezing anymore.
Brief Answer:
Most welcome
Detailed Answer:
That is a good news.
Please let me know the feedback on final diagnosis.
Most welcome
Detailed Answer:
That is a good news.
Please let me know the feedback on final diagnosis.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Ok... I will do that. Do you know how long I will be off work? Not a strenuous job, but alot of squatting and standing back up and alot of up and down stairs everyday
Brief Answer:
This will depend upon the diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
This will depend upon the diagnosis.
If a lymph node, no worry about anything you have mentioned.
If hernia, still not much of a worry if it is not obstructing or causing any problems like pain or so. You can get a confirmed diagnosis and if hernia get an appointment for surgery.
Regards.
This will depend upon the diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
This will depend upon the diagnosis.
If a lymph node, no worry about anything you have mentioned.
If hernia, still not much of a worry if it is not obstructing or causing any problems like pain or so. You can get a confirmed diagnosis and if hernia get an appointment for surgery.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
If I have to have surgery, how long would I be off work?
Brief Answer:
Decided by your Surgeon depending upon which type of surgery is done
Detailed Answer:
This is always decided by your Operating Surgeon as he only shall know the surgery that is done and its implications on your rest-period.
Decided by your Surgeon depending upon which type of surgery is done
Detailed Answer:
This is always decided by your Operating Surgeon as he only shall know the surgery that is done and its implications on your rest-period.
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Dr. Yogesh D
Ok.... thank you
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
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You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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