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?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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

Answered 04/07/2025

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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery typically costs ‚Çπ25,000 - ‚Çπ50,000, and recovery takes around 1-2 weeks, with most people resuming normal activities within a few days.

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not responding to conservative tt.

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