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What Causes Penis And Scrotum To Turn Black When Having Chest Infection?

hello my father who is 84 has been quite ill with a chest infection and been restricted to a chair for about a week. he has had no food but plenty of fluids. he has woke up to discover his scrotum and penis have turned black. he is managing to pass water and doesn t seem in any pain
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query,
You have noticed that your 84 years old father has his scrotum and penis turned black suddenly.

Is he diabetic?

Mostly this is due to what is called as Fourniers gangrene ..You need to consult qualified General Surgeon immediately for clinical assessment to confirm the diagnosis.and get following basic tests done
1)Blood Sugar Levels
2) Ultrasound Scanning of Scrotum.
3) Colour Doppler study of scrotum.

He needs to be hospitalized for further treatment which will depend upon the results of these tests.
Dr.Patil.

1)

Get his blood sugar level
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What Causes Penis And Scrotum To Turn Black When Having Chest Infection?

Hello Thanks for query, You have noticed that your 84 years old father has his scrotum and penis turned black suddenly. Is he diabetic? Mostly this is due to what is called as Fourniers gangrene ..You need to consult qualified General Surgeon immediately for clinical assessment to confirm the diagnosis.and get following basic tests done 1)Blood Sugar Levels 2) Ultrasound Scanning of Scrotum. 3) Colour Doppler study of scrotum. He needs to be hospitalized for further treatment which will depend upon the results of these tests. Dr.Patil. 1) Get his blood sugar level