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Lymphatic system Swollen lymph nodes in the groin

Overview Treatment

Groin lump

Alternative Names: Lump in the groin Home Care: Follow the therapy prescribed by your health care provider. Call your health care provider if: There are groin lumps that stay more than 3 weeks An unexplained groin lump is present What to expect at your health care provider's office: Text Continues Below 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: Liver function tests Kidney function tests Liver-spleen scan Lymph node biopsy Routine blood studies such as a CBC or blood differential Test for syphilis, HIV, or other sexually-transmitted diseases  Intervention: Treatments may include antibiotics. For a hernia, surgery may be recommended.

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