HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Is Purple Discolouration Of Penile Glans Corona Normal?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

Question: Is it normal for my penile glans corona to be purple

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is likely normal, please upload photo

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

Corona can be pink, light red or purple.

For clarification please upload clear image of it.

Also let me know that if you have noticed any change in color.

Is there any pain, discharge or history of unprotected sex?

I will be happy to help further after your response.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (5 minutes later)

What would make it purple. Blood circulation?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes blood circulation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for photos. Though light is there, it seems absolutely normal.

Yes due to blood circulation specifically due to venous blood circulation it looks purple. There is nothing to worry.

If still any query there, I will be happy to answer. If not, you can close the discussion and if feasible give your feedback and rating so I can improve my service.

In future you can contact me directly on this site if you wish with this link:

http://bit.ly/drchintansolanki
by clicking on 'Ask me a question' on same page with three follow up questions.

Take care dear.

Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.

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