What Causes An Enlargement Of The Veins Within The Scrotum?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi doc

Veins visible behind left testicle not varicose

Is this normal anatomy?
Thanks

One picture attached thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is variation of normal superficial veins of scrotal skin .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query and uloading photograph .

The promninent vein seen behind testicle is variation of a normal superficial vein of scrotum wich is seen in many individuals ,

It has no significance and not to be worried about .

Thanks and Regards.

Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (20 minutes later)

Thanks Dr
One other question is I am 26 and when I ejaculate

The semen comes out fine, but after 5 to 10 seconds more semen comes out is this Normal and is it just the urethra emptying properly?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal phenomenon .

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for follow up .The semen is always ejaculated in pulsatile manner due to rhythmic contraction of Bulbo Spongiosus and Pubococcygeous muscle .Semen is usually discharged in 5-7 spurts the second spurt being the large in volume ..It is a normal process .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar