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[|Human|] Hi, I had a surgery done on a right hydrocele about a year ago, and recently the scar has developed a red lump under it. I am worried about this because I leave for basic training in about 2 weeks and I dont want it to make me fail my physical. It doesnt really hurt unless I put pressure on it.
[|AI|]  Hello! Thank you for the query. A lump in the scar area after such long time usually indicates some tissues' irritation due to stitches which were left under the skin. This stitches usually get absorbed after 2-3 months. However, in some patients stitches can trigger inflammatory reaction. This results with lump creation. Other possibility is that your scar is growing and creating a keloid. Both conditions are not serious. But you should consult a surgeon with it. Hope this will help. Regards.