Hi, My name is Femi, I started working in the gym last week, and did situps, I started having pains in my lower abdomen which I just thought is as a result of d situps and all but I noticed a swelling in my pubic arae yesterday and its painful. Could it be as a result of the exercise? Thank you sir
Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. This could be just a hematoma (collection of blood) due to tear of muscle fibers during the setups which might get absorbed of its own in due course, OR an inguinal hernia which has presented itself in the pubic area. This could be diagnosed after a personal physical diagnosis of the lump along with the related investigations, and so I would advise you to see a general surgeon in your area for this. Till then, you could go for an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.