Hello. I have had inguinal swelling for the past 4 years. Painless and slow growing. Diagnosed as a hernia initially. It is firm and non reducible. Seems now to be pressing on a nerve that causes numbness and tingling along entire right side. Pelvic CT shows inguinal lymph node. Blood work normal. I am a 50 yo African American female. 5 3 190 lbs. no other diseases or health issues. Had a laparoscopic supracervical hyst (fibroids) in 2008 and foot surgery in 2006 and 2013.
Hi, as you mentioned you have an inguinal lymph node swelling also you were diagnosed with hernia, but it is painless. What I can understand by your history is that you have a weakness in abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles. Doing pelvic floor exercises and abdominal strengthening exercises will help you for the same. As by performing pelvic floor exercises and abdominal strengthening exercises there will be a correction in the muscular imbalances which will correct the inguinal lymph swelling. I have seen many cases with hernia and found it non tender and non reduceable. But with the focused exercises for the muscles involved, and the surrounding muscles has helped further.Also, you can take assistance from a physical therapist who can help you learn exercises, and later you can practice on your own. With the grace of God I wish you a good healthrewardsJay In Chat Doctor.