Penis glans intermittently turns blue/dark blue

Posted by socal1980s @socal1980s, Jun 22 3:21pm

I noticed last month after a hot shower that the left side of my glans turned blue/dark blue. It would occasionally be accompanied by a dull ache around that area/left groin (mostly), and down to my left thigh/leg (partially). The dermatologist (D.O.) didn't do anything, and referred me to a urologist. The urologist (M.D.) didn't do anything besides perform a basic examination, and refused to offer to any help. During that exam, my glans was also partially blue; but the doctor pressed on it and said it 'blanches' fine. Just today, I started experiencing an intermittent "buzzing" physical sensation in my scrotum when sitting down or standing still. I've been taking Terazosin 10mg for the past decade for inconclusive urine hesitancy, but I've never encountered this issue before. Any ideas? Vascular issue? I'm getting increasingly worried and don't really know how to pursue this.

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danny67 | @danny5 | Jun 22 7:59pm

mine don't do this. but i get blood out of the Urethra tube. or the sides of the glands. i'm not sure if it's me washing it too hard or what i'm using. i thought it was a cotton washcloth that would be softest to use. and the blood from the Urethra tube might be from a small kidney stone passing. i get those quite a bit. my Urologist knows about these happening to me. but if it's stones passing they don't hurt. i've had them hurt so bad they put me in the hospital for a couple days. until they pass. 🏳️‍🌈

Phil, Alumni Mentor | @upstatephil | Jun 23 8:19am

@socal11980s - I understand your concerns considering your very uncomfortable symptoms! There are so many possibilities as to causation it is near impossible to render any particularly insightful diagnostic suggestions based on your post.

Some thoughts. You would benefit from developing an overall diagnostic strategy. Do you have a primary care physician? (PCP). I'd start there. A good credentialed MD who is an internist is typically a skilled and experienced diagnostician. The PCP can act as a quarterback directing you to the best specialists for likely necessary additional diagnosis.

Be your own best medical advocate and stay focused on reaching a diagnosis.