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Is this hernia?

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I have a swelling in the right part of my groin. The swelling has been getting bigger over the years and disappears when I lie down. My question is whether this is hernia and if so, what can I do about it?

Marcus (by SMS)

 

Yes, it looks very much like a reducible hernia. The best solution is surgery which can be carried out by a well-trained doctor as a day case.

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