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2020-08-19 11:20:55
Is hernia present from birth or does it evolve with age? I am asking that because I have a small ball like painless element in my groin since childhood . Don't cause any problem though.
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It needs examination Whether the swelling is originating from skin/muscle/deeper tissues

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