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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Left Pelvic Area?
Question: I get a swelling in my lower left pelvec area that I thought might be a hernia of the small intestine but found that I could push the buldge area back in and the pelvis would remain flat for a time. Walking or playing golf the area would swell again. I do have a Dr,. appointment but am currious as to what the condition might indicate? thankyou
Brief Answer:
Looks to be Hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/90 - swelling - left lower pelvic area - could push the bulge back in - walking or playing golf - swelling comes back.
Such an explanation indicates this to be an Inguinal hernia.
You can push it back means - reducible.
Comes out is popping out .
These two things are classical of a hernia.
Needs clinical evaluation and surgery if indicated.
I hope this answers your specific query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Looks to be Hernia
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/90 - swelling - left lower pelvic area - could push the bulge back in - walking or playing golf - swelling comes back.
Such an explanation indicates this to be an Inguinal hernia.
You can push it back means - reducible.
Comes out is popping out .
These two things are classical of a hernia.
Needs clinical evaluation and surgery if indicated.
I hope this answers your specific query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
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