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What Is The Cause Of A Lump In The Groin?

My son is 6weeks old, born 6 weeks and 2 days premature. Yesterday i noticed a lump in his groin, in the space between his penis and the bottom of his belly, which sort of bubbled like trapped air when i touched it. My health visitor had no idea what it was, thinking maybe a bit of wind, and suggested i take him along to my 6week post natal check next week. Today the lump seems slightly bigger and mostly on his right, and now feels hard and no longer bubbily.
He doesnt seem in any pain or discomfort, even when im touching it, but he's my first baby and im in a bit of a panic... can it wait til next week or should i have him seen to sooner??
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...by what you quote I feel that it could be a hernia and this definitely needs evaluation by a pediatrician or a pediatric surgeon. I suggest you take the baby to the nearest health care facility as son as possible.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Is The Cause Of A Lump In The Groin?

Hi...by what you quote I feel that it could be a hernia and this definitely needs evaluation by a pediatrician or a pediatric surgeon. I suggest you take the baby to the nearest health care facility as son as possible. Regards - Dr. Sumanth