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Diagnosis
Your doctor will review your symptoms and your medical history. He or she will ask you when you first noticed the lump in your groin, whether it has become larger, and whether it hurts.
Doctors can diagnose most inguinal hernias simply by examining the area. Your doctor will look for an abnormal protrusion near your groin and also will feel the area to check for a mass. Often, the protruding hernia can be pushed back temporarily into the abdomen with careful pressure. Your doctor also...
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Inguinal Hernia
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