What Causes Dark Purple Veins On Scrotum And Dull Pain In Right Testicle?

Posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015

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Question : Dark purple veins on right side of scrotum and get a dull ache in my right testicle quite often

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Requires surgical correction.Nothing to panic

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.

As per your description I would make a provisional diagnosis of varicocele of scrotum which is nothing but dilated blood vessels around the scrotum.This requires a surgery correction and removal of these dilated veins.Do not panic.

I would recommend to get an ultrasound of scrotum and consult a surgeon to plan further line of management.

Please feel free to revert for further queries.

Regards
Dr.Praveen

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