Is it a hernia or something else?
Most of the time, the doctor diagnoses a hernia through physical examination and medical history. Characteristic findings include intermittent groin bulge or mass. For both the inguinal and femoral hernia, inspection and palpation are performed. Sometimes, an ultrasonography may be used to diagnose a hernia.
You may be asked to stand and cough so the doctor can feel the hernia as it moves into the groin or scrotum. The doctor may also try to push the hernia back into the abdomen by massaging the hernia.
You may be asked to stand and cough so the doctor can feel the hernia as it moves into the groin or scrotum. The doctor may also try to push the hernia back into the abdomen by massaging the hernia.
Other diagnoses for lumps:
· Epididymitis (inflammation of epididymis above the testis)
· Bleeding
· Hydrocele testis (fluid collection in the scrotum)
· Lymph node swelling
· Testicular torsion (cessation of blood from the testis)
· Bleeding
· Hydrocele testis (fluid collection in the scrotum)
· Lymph node swelling
· Testicular torsion (cessation of blood from the testis)