I have a lump near my groin. It seems to be a swollen lymph node but it s also showing signs of being a hernia. Is there any way I can figure it which one it may be before going to the doctor, if needed. And if it is a lymph node, will things like straining, masturbation, or further irritation make it worse?
Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. It could only be known by clinical examination of the lump by your family physician/general surgeon whether it is a lymph node or a hernia. A hernia would be reducible unless it has become irreducible, and also the location would be different. Straining might increase the size of a hernia, but would not cause any difference to a lymph node swelling. If the lymphadenitis is due to some kind of infection being spread by any of the Chat Doctor.