<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.i am a 47 year i had had a hard bulge in my lower left side of my abdomen about 2 inches to the left of the base of my penis. it is not painful and only gets soft after i urinate, it is only on the left side as the right side of my lower abdomen is normal no lumps there what is it???  <response>: Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe it appears to be the hernia, so the bulge softens, after the urination, etc. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have a surgery, for correction of hernia. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses,sprouts, and protein rich foods to have blood, general health and resistance against infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. 