From what you have told us so far, there is no clear evidence of a hernia at all. Clearly, at this stage, the most important thing for you to do is to obtain an accurate diagnosis of whatever it is that you do have. 

In the absence of a bulge, hernia - whilst certainly still a possibility - does become a less likely diagnosis.

As you have seen on our web site...
(the section headed SPORT, GROIN PAIN AND HERNIA)
there are several conditions that can be confused with each other, but for which the treatments are very different. 

Consequently, we would not want you to risk having the treatment for one condition when what you actually have is another. that could do you considerably more harm than good! 

If no regular doctors you see believe you have a hernia, you may care to seek out a sports injury specialist for an opinion. 

If, at any time, one of them does diagnose a hernia, do please get right back to us with the details and we will guide you appropriately. 
 

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