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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Groin Area Of A Child
my baby girl has a slight swelling on her right side of the groin which appear slightly bigger than the other side. it does not appear painful to touch and there is nothing hard underneath. is this just baby fat? doctor recommended ultrasound. should we be worried and what could this mean?
Wed, 8 Apr 2020
Hi,
The condition to be ruled out in this setting is an inguinal hernia- this usually becomes more prominent while baby cry/strains at stool and diminishes while sleeping / lying quietly. As your doctor suggested, ultrasound will clinch the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
The condition to be ruled out in this setting is an inguinal hernia- this usually becomes more prominent while baby cry/strains at stool and diminishes while sleeping / lying quietly. As your doctor suggested, ultrasound will clinch the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
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