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Suggest Treatment For Lump In Groin Area
tonight for the first time i noticed a 5cmx3cm protruding lump in the right groin of my 7 week old son, only when he cries, when is calm its not protruding but you can still feel the lump. this past week, i noted an increase in fussiness, diarrhea and he has ran a low grade fever of 99.9. i think he might have a hernia. Do you think its ok to wait to take him to see his md onn monday, or should i take him to the er now??
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your child has inguinal hernia. Lump protrude at time of crying because it causes increased intra abdominal pressure. You should go for examination. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Consult your surgeon and go for surgery as early as possible.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your child has inguinal hernia. Lump protrude at time of crying because it causes increased intra abdominal pressure. You should go for examination. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Consult your surgeon and go for surgery as early as possible.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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