SWOLLEN GROIN

[Ninie]

Hallo all, my hubby has liver cirrhosis and for some time he has a very swollen lump in his groin near the penis. Firstly the swelling came and disappeared. Dr says it is a hernia

and nothing can be done. It is very uncomfortable and worrying. Has anyone had the same

experience. He is also going into hospital on Monday to extract a few teeth and after a long battle they will be looking at his low platelets before surgery. He will only be given sedation.

Hope all goes well.

God Bless and take care

Celia

[Hidden]

Hello Celia, firstly I want to point out that I'm not medically qualified and would never want to challenge a doctors advice or diagnosis. Many years ago when I too was drinking heavy (my wife had taken her own life, and I was in a dark place) I too developed a a painful lump in the groin. This was just to the right of the testicles. I had a ultrasound scan carried out and it showed to be an inflamed lymph node. This was then surgically removed but wasn't cancerous.

I just thought I'd mention this, but please don't go jumping to any conclusions, as a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.

Good Luck.

[Ninie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Richard I think I must request a scan when he goes to the Dr.

Keep well

[grevid]

Hi, we have to question the actions or inactions of some doctors. I had an ingual hernia 2 years ago (which sounds the same) and decided with the advice of a specialist to have it treated and am pleased that my own doctor was so supportive, affording me a satisfactory result.

So when your husbands doctor says nothing can be done about it I would strongly recommend you challenge your doctor on this point or change him/her.