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I have a lump .............?
I have a lump in my groin area. Its under my skin and has been there for about a month. It isn't visible, you'd only know if its there by feeling it. It isn't painful at all. Is this lump supposed to be there or should I get it checked?
5 Answers
- grimmyTeaLv 62 decades agoFavorite Answer
If it was a boil, it would hurt. Probably a swollen lymph node. Usually the result of some sort of infection. Do you remember being sick a month ago? What about insect/animal bites, scratched on the leg, unprotected sex? If it's just one painless node, I wouldn't be that worried. Still, a month is a long time for it to stick around. If it's still there in a couple of weeks, I'd have a doctor look at it. If more appear (in groin, armpits, neck), or you notice this one getting bigger, go see a doctor sooner rather than later.
- 2 decades ago
It's probably an inflamed lymph gland. If you're not very active - the lymph glands can get lumpy. So, if you're not terribly active -- get moving;).
It could also just be an ingrown hair. Or it could be a boil - but boils are usually painful at some point!
If you're worried - just get it checked and put your mind at rest.
Hope this helps.
- 2 decades ago
It's probably just an ingrown hair that got infected. That happened to me once. I panicked and went to the Doctor. He said it would eventually go away and it was very common. He also said if it didn't he could put me on antibiotics. It went away on it's own but it took about three months.
- coconutLv 52 decades ago
DON'T WORRY!!! It's NOTHING, just an under the skin boil. Some people lance it, but that's not necessary. It's basically a ball of puss, it'll leave! Don't worry!
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- thatweirdchickLv 42 decades ago
where in ur groin area? i think i have the same thing. wait, u r a girl right? email me. i'm a trustwortht girl too so don't worry about it.