I've had this small lump on my stomach for years now and I'm not sure what to do about it. Should I see a skin specialist or just go to my general physician first? Could it be something that needs surgery or is there another way to remove it? It doesn't hurt but I'm starting to get concerned since it's been there so long.

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I recently had inguinal hernia surgery about five days ago and I'm wondering how I should be taking care of myself right now. How long does this recovery process typically take? Also, is it safe for me to masturbate if I'm not experiencing any pain?

After inguinal hernia surgery, follow your surgeon's specific instructions, but generally, for 4-6 weeks, avoid heavy lifting, bending, or strenuous activities, take pain medication as prescribed, and keep the incision site clean and dry; regarding masturbation, it's generally recommended to avoid any activity that may cause discomfort, tension, or strain on the surgical site for 2-4 weeks, so wait until your surgeon clears you for such activities, usually during the follow-up appointment.

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I've had a lump in my underarm for the past 78 years and it's been bothering me lately is there any treatment option available besides surgery

I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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I've noticed a hard lump between my groin and left thigh. It's been painful to touch and has gotten bigger over the past three days since it first showed up. What should I do about this?

That could be abscess needs evaluation visit surgeon for the same and appropriate management

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