Suggest treatment for hernia
Patient: Hello My name is Lachlan I am 16 years old and i think i have a hernia, i looked online for an explanation for a Swollen/lump on my groin area near my testical and the closest explanation was a hernia. is there any way to find out for sure if i have one. i havent told anyone (its abit embarassing) the pain started about 2 days ago and got really bad yesterday but its not as bad today and the pain seems to go away as long as im not moving or standing but it hurts if i walk. Doctor: Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!    If I were your treating Doctor for this case of inguinal hernia, I would come up with three advises, these include: 1.     get a USG of the region for confirmation along with a surgical consultation!  2.     take caution not to train or cough and avoid weight-bearing as this might get strangulated causing serious problems like severe pain and shock!      3.     get your time for early surgical cure and consult surgeon as early as possible after confirmation as this might affect your testis!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.