Hi! thanks for writing to us and giving me this opportunity to discuss about the small nodules/lumps near hip area! Well, I guess I m your physician and you presented this problem to me! My first reflex would be to examine it; size, shape, overlying skin, distance from the skin/depth, consistency, tenderness, color, relation with vessels, muscles etc and relation to coughing... Therefore I must think of so many things but all are benign or inflammatory so not to worry at all! Yes, it could be a small hernia, sebaceous cyst, neurofibroma, lipoma or even a hematoma or blister! A quick needle biopsy is accurate to diagnose them! try it and please discuss if necessary with a surgeon for possible cure! all the best and regards, regards,