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having pains in my groin area and noticed a swelling (hard) ...
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having pains in my groin area and noticed a swelling (hard) in that area

 

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July 12 10:54 PM (14 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
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If this started suddenly, I would be concerned about the possiblity of a incarcerated hernia - a hernia which has a piece of intestine or tissue from the abdomen trapped in the sac.

This is a urgent surgical issue - if the hernia sac can not be reduced, you may need to have urgent surgery, because there is a risk that the intestine could have it's blood supply cut off - leading to a serious medical complication.

I would suggest a visit to the emergency department tonight.

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