What Causes Purple Vein Appearance On Scrotum Post Injury?

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi there - i am 53 years old I have recently noticed over the last week that I have developed dark purple like veins on my right ball scrotum and is now gradually appearing on the left ball scrotum as well.I do not have serious pain but a dull/uncomfortable sensation especially when sitting down.about 2 weeks ago I accidentally hit my right testicle with a golf club which was painful but not majorly so.
Can you perhaps offer some guidance Thks and Rgds - Concerned !

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a scrotal scan done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxxx and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i advise you, to get a doppler ultrasound scan of scrotum done.
That will give information regarding, whether the veins you're seeing are abnormal.
Also, whether the golf club hit has caused any injury to the testia inside.
Once these information is available, all your tensions are over.
Wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (12 minutes later)

Thks Doc - is there any medication avail to help with the discomfort in the meantime ?
Rgds.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Paracetamol tablets.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Medication without knowing the reason for your pain, is not advised.
However, for the discomfort , you may take Paracetamol or Acetaminophen (Tylenol) after meals.
Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj