A Large Vein, Right At The Junction Of My Right

Posted on Tue, 11 Dec 2018

Question: A large vein, right at the junction of my right leg and my crotch, is bulging. I cannot identify any cause of this; it just materialized a couple of days ago. Painful to the touch, and there is a general feeling of "something not right" down there even when not being touched. Sort of feels like I have been kicked in the testicle.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably an abscess

Detailed Answer:
Hi Glennbogart,

What you describe sounds like an abscess. Completely benign, but irritating. It would help greatly if could send a photo of it. Usually an abscess requires drainage under either local or general anaesthesia.

Best wishes.

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (42 minutes later)

I had a very aggressive digital rectal exam a couple of days before I first noticed this problem. Could that be the cause?

Also, do I need to see a doctor right away for this, or might it go away on its own?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
That is unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

I would say that it is unlikely to be related to The rectal exam. You can easily wait and watch for a few days, and if it gets worse (increasing pain, fever) then you should see your doctor. Try an NSAID and aspirin for these days.

Hope this helps.

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (3 minutes later)

Thank you so much, sir. This information is very helpful and well worth the cost.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to hear it

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

No worries. Let me know how it goes.

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