Hi,I am Dr. Santosh Kondekar (Pediatrician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Causes A Small Knot To Appear Near The Penal Area?
MY 2 YR. OLD GRANDSON HAD A SMALL EGG SIZED KNOT SUDDENLY POP UP UNDER THE SKIN NEAR HIS PENAL AREA. ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRIANGLE, AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR AND A NAP IT DISSAPPEARED. IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAYBE TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. YES HES GOING TO HIS PED.
From your description, your child may have an inguinal hernia. Please monitor if it will persist. Does it come out when he strains or coughs or does heavy physical activity? It would still be best to see a doctor so a proper physical exam would be done.
Sincerely,
Mark Rosario MD General pediatric/pediatric pulmonology
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What Causes A Small Knot To Appear Near The Penal Area?
thank you for using healthcare magic. From your description, your child may have an inguinal hernia. Please monitor if it will persist. Does it come out when he strains or coughs or does heavy physical activity? It would still be best to see a doctor so a proper physical exam would be done. Sincerely, Mark Rosario MD General pediatric/pediatric pulmonology