Suggest treatment for lump in groin area
Patient: hello, I went to see my doctor 2 days ago about a lump that I found in my groin area on the right hand side. He said it was a small hernia, and said that there is nothing to worry about, he has arranged for me to go to the Hospital for a scan, but I am worried if the hernia becomes strangulated! I am 18 years old, 5ft 7. I am also average weight, skinny, yet healthy, and never had anything like this happen to me before in the past! Doctor: It may be an inguinal hernia and it has a chance of strangulation. So, as and when you see is developing please try to push it back with manipulation by your hand. If it does not goes back, rush to a general surgeon before the content of the hernial sac may get compromise of the their blood supply and the thing may become a life threatening condition. I will also advice you to get it treated as soon as possible because, in non complicated conditions, if elective surgery is done, the results are very good.