There is a pea size lump followed by a tube like item on the front right hip about two inches below waist line. It feels kinda hard. What could this be? It s not very painful but I noticed this because my lower back was hurting and I was stretching. Other articles I read said I may have to have a bowel movement.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question and I can understand your concerns. From the information you provided it seems that you have developed a groin hernia. If I were your treating physician I would have seen that lump and would have asked you to cough. During coughing IRA abdominal pressure rises and hernia becomes prominent. I would have palpated your pubic tubercle and seen its relationship with the lump. Inguinal hernia are above the tubercle and femoral hernia are below the tubercle. In case of inguinal hernia I would have done ring occlusion test to ascertain whether it is indirect or direct inguinal hernia. Hernia will need surgical fixation i.e. hernioplasty or herniorraphy. Hernioplasty can be open in which hernia is reduced, the sac excised, and a mesh is placed. This can also be done laparoscopically which is minimally invasive technique. Other possibilities in your scenario are lipomaInguinal lymphadenopathyFemoral artery aneurysmPsoas abscess. I would suggest you to meet a general surgeon. Thanks. Hope the answer is helpful. Further quarries will be appreciated. Regards.