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Some Time Ago I Had A "growth" In My Groin
Question: Some time ago I had a "growth" in my groin area about the size of a corn kernel and it felt solid to the touch. My gyn doctor was not concerned. It has just lately become swollen and is now about the size of a fat lima bean (best way I can describe it). It is sore, sort of squishy-feeling and painful to the touch, and in a completely inconvenient area where it is irritated by my clothing. I do NOT want to go to UrgentCare for this. But I want it GONE.
Brief Answer:
Need evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
You can take a course of anti inflammatory medication to reduce the swelling and pain in the lump but it needs to be evaluated in detail to know what exactly it is.
You can take Tab Motrin 400mg twice daily for three days after food. This will bring down the pain and maybe size too.
Swellings in the groin usually give suspicions about lymph node swelling secondary to genital illhealth.
If the lump appears unusual and not a Lymph node then you may need FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology)of the lump to know what exactly it is.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you god health.
regards,
Need evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
You can take a course of anti inflammatory medication to reduce the swelling and pain in the lump but it needs to be evaluated in detail to know what exactly it is.
You can take Tab Motrin 400mg twice daily for three days after food. This will bring down the pain and maybe size too.
Swellings in the groin usually give suspicions about lymph node swelling secondary to genital illhealth.
If the lump appears unusual and not a Lymph node then you may need FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology)of the lump to know what exactly it is.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you god health.
regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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