 [ Symptoms ] swollen node in groin should i go to the dr  i have had a swollen node in my groin for about 5 days the node has not changed size is soft but does not go away when i push on it no fever chills or general symptoms of being sick should i wait to see if the swelling goes down or should i go to my doctor right away [ Disease ] many ways e coli is a bacteria that lives in the colon so it can be transmitted to another person by contaminated hands toilet seats objects that are contaminated with poorly washed or unwashed hands or foods that are not washed carefully like vegetables or meats that are not cooked thoroughly it can also come from contaminated water such as streams lakes or wells