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Groin Swelling Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have groin swelling and any of the following:

Painful or tender hernia
Tender or painful bulge in the groin
Fever over 101 degrees F (38.3 C)
Abdominal pain
Repeated vomiting
Worsening groin swelling
Worsening groin redness
Worsening groin pain

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Last Updated: Nov 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Mayhew KM, Dundoo M, Dunne EF, Dwinnell BG, Stephens JK. Inguinal lymphadenitis caused by Entamoeba histolytica: case report and literature review. Mayo Clin Proc. 2000 May;75(5):513-6.