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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes Purplish Vein On The Scrotum?

Hello Dr. Rynne! I noticed two days ago, purple, very dark purple, but a thin vein at the skin of the scrotum - the left side at the top of the scrotum (not on the testicle). This vein has a length of one inch (max). Is this clearly the varicocele, or I should not worry? It does not hurt, does not itch, does not swell - I do not feel discomfort, apart from a slight stress. Please reply. Thank you and best regards!
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

No, its nothing to worry. Its not varicocele.

If you tense the skin of the scrotum than vein becomes visible on the skin. It's normal phenomenon. Everyone has the same vein on scrotum.

The reason you are not having any problem like itching, burning, swelling etc is because your vein is normal.

In varicocele people feel dragging pain at the base of scrotum. Pain and swelling of which can increase with weight lifting. All this symptoms are absent in you so feel free you are not having varicocele.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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What Causes Purplish Vein On The Scrotum?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, its nothing to worry. Its not varicocele. If you tense the skin of the scrotum than vein becomes visible on the skin. It s normal phenomenon. Everyone has the same vein on scrotum. The reason you are not having any problem like itching, burning, swelling etc is because your vein is normal. In varicocele people feel dragging pain at the base of scrotum. Pain and swelling of which can increase with weight lifting. All this symptoms are absent in you so feel free you are not having varicocele. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM