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Lump in Child’s Groin – Is It a Hernia?

What parents often ask me: “There’s a lump in my child’s groin. Is it a hernia?” A lump in the groin can be worrying. While it may be a hernia, there are also other possible causes: A testis that’s high up in the groin A twisted testis causing swelling Other structures in the area mimicking a lump If you notice a lump, here are some steps you can take: 1) Check if your child is in pain or discomfort 2) Gently feel the lump 3) Take a photo, since hernias can sometimes temporarily disappear on their own It’s important to see a paediatric surgeon to confirm what it is. Hernias are very common, affecting around 3% of boys. They don’t go away on their own and can cause problems with the intestine or testes if untreated. Like and share this video to help other parents recognise when a groin lump might be a hernia. --- Hi, I’m 𝗗𝗿. 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻, a paediatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic / thoracoscopic (keyhole or MIS) surgery for children – a procedure that helps your child experience less pain, recover faster & gives you peace of mind. I am based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and operate out of Pantai Hospital KL & Assunta Hospital PJ. WEBSITE: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com FACEBOOK:   / drnadasudhakaran   INSTAGRAM:   / drnadapaediatricsurgeon   TIKTOK:   / drnadasudhakaran