Swollen lymph node?....groin?

[mademoiselle133]

Hello

I wasn't sure which forum to post this in,however I'm hoping someone can answer my question.
On Monday I woke up and noticed two long scratches on the left side of my groin/close to crease in my leg which I must have done in my sleep, I didn't think much of them.

The following day I woke up and noticed that I had a swollen lump in the left side of my groin next to where the scratches are. I am guessing it is a swollen lymph node?....It is quite achy/sore. Would a small thing like scratches cause a lymph node to swell?

I will admit that I am a bit of worrier, so I apologize if this question seems ridiculous. The lump feels firm/tender/sore/and moveable (I think).

I have recently just got over a sinus infection,although in this case I am guessing that is irrelevent as sinuses are not located in  the groin.

I'd be grateful for any feedback.

[sweetpea03]

It can easily be a swollen lymph node. Though if the lump is there for a long period of time, more than a couple weeks, you should make a doctors appointment to have it looked at.

[mademoiselle133]

Also, It also disappears when I lie down - when I was younger Ihad a hernia removed from next to my belly button (left side) could this be related?