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  • male
  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've had two cyst lumps in my groin for about a year now and want to get rid of them. They don't hurt or itch - is there any way to remove them without surgery?

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My father-in-law is 55 and a farmer, pretty fit overall. He's had swelling and pain below the scrotum for about a year, and now the pain is getting worse. A doctor said it might be a hernia. At what point does he need surgery? Are there any meds that can help avoid surgery? Is it better to get surgery done early?

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