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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Inguinal Hernia?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Question: I have a bulge just above and to the right of my penis. Bulge goes down sometimes. I don't feel any pain.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be Inguinal hernia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description , it could be INGUINAL HERNIA.
Abdominal contents like Small intestine or Omentum will be coming into the hernial sac and seen as a bulge.
If the contents get blocked and obstructed,there will be pain.
There is no medical treatment for HERNIA.Surgery is the only option.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Hope i answered your query.If you have any questions,i will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Inguinal Hernia?

Brief Answer: It could be Inguinal hernia. Detailed Answer: Hi As per your description , it could be INGUINAL HERNIA. Abdominal contents like Small intestine or Omentum will be coming into the hernial sac and seen as a bulge. If the contents get blocked and obstructed,there will be pain. There is no medical treatment for HERNIA.Surgery is the only option. Please consult your doctor and proceed further. Hope i answered your query.If you have any questions,i will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards