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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with epididymitis and along with swelling i have significant bruising on right side of scrotum. is bruising normal for this condition?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

No: But if inflammation is severe then you could have severe bruising.

Answered 3/18/2013

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