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The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting your symptom in detail may include:
- Time pattern
- When did the lump develop?
- Did it occur suddenly or develop slowly?
- Is it always present or does it come and go?
- Location
- Is it on one side or both?
- How big is it?
- Other
- Does it get larger when coughing or straining?
- What is the sexual history (detailed questions may be asked)?
- Has there been any unusual physical activity recently?
- What other symptoms are also present?
The physical examination may include palpation (touch) of lymph nodes in the groin and elsewhere. A genital or pelvic examination may be performed. Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
Intervention:Treatments may include antibiotics. For a hernia, surgery may be recommended.
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