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Urology (Expert Forum)
Purple blotch on penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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Purple blotch on penis
by chgocurious, Jul 25, 2004 12:00AM
I recently developed a purple blotch under the skin on my penis about the size of a dime. It's right where there is a blood vessle. It almost looks like blood is leaking from the vessle. It developed during sex while I had a rubber 'ring' on to enhance my erection. (I've found at 46 years old, my erections aren't as firm as they used to be and fade petty fast.) Will this go away? Is there something I need to do to help it to heal? There is no pain, but it looks really bad.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 27, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 27, 2004 12:00AM
The story sounds like a small hematoma or a blood collection from a broken vessel (i.e. similar to a larger bruise). Certainly the trauma of sex can lead to a disruption of the veins.
You can discuss this possibility with your personal physician. If the symptoms do not improve, a penile ultrasound can be done for further investigation. I would also avoid medications that can reduce clotting (i.e. Aleve, Motrin, Aspirin).
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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You can discuss this possibility with your personal physician. If the symptoms do not improve, a penile ultrasound can be done for further investigation. I would also avoid medications that can reduce clotting (i.e. Aleve, Motrin, Aspirin).
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
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