### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

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I have had a swollen lymph node in my groin for roughly 3-4 months now. I went to the Dr about this and was prescribed antibiotics. It seemed to work as the node reduced in size after the course. I also had a blood test done whicChatDoctore through as clear. However, since then the node has increased in size again and is now bigger than it was when I first went to the Dr. It is occasionally tender. I was wondering if I ought to be worried? I don t appear to have an infection in that region but have had a couple of colds since then. I have also experienced painful stool passing with small smears of blood.

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Hello, Thanks for using Chat Doctor ! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Enlarged inguinal lymph nodes are generally inflammatory in origin, usually due to infection around nearby area like your legs or groin. You might have small abrasion or infection around your anal area as per your history, it might be the source of the infection causing swollen lymph node. As a first line management you can do the following.1. Start a short course of antibiotics preferably "Tampico" for five to seven days 2. Analgesics like "ibuprofen" or "diclofenac" for pain.3. You can apply topical antibiotics in case of small wounds.4. Hot compresses over the affected area provide symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist despite the treatment, you might need detailed evaluation to rule out other causes. Consult a general practitioner in case of resistant cases, and you may require a biopsy to rule out some other conditions. Hope this information helpful to you. Wishing you good health. Regards. Chat Doctor. 