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I was just cleaning up after sex and noticed a purple lump/ spot on the shaft of my penis about 5mm by 5mm what shall i do im panicking?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Bruising: This is either a friction caused abrasion or a bruise. If you have no pain and no deformity of the shape of your penis when erect then you can wait and watch. If you have pain or any change in the shape of your penis you need to be seen in person at your family doctor's office.

Answered 3/21/2021

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A member asked:

I was just cleaning up after sex and noticed a purple lump/ spot on the shaft of my penis about 5mm by 5mm what shall i do im panicking?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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