tonight for the first time i noticed a 5cmx3cm protruding lump in the right groin of my 7 week old son, only when he cries, when is calm its not protruding but you can still feel  the lump.  this past week, i noted an increase in fussiness, diarrhea and he has ran a low grade fever of 99.9. i think he might have a hernia. Do you think its ok to wait  to take him to see his md onn monday, or should i take him to the er now??
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your child has inguinal hernia.  Lump protrude at time of crying because it causes increased intro abdominal pressure.  You should go for examination.  Surgery is the treatment of choice. Consult your surgeon and go for surgery as early as possible. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.