Medical dilemma

[thenicz]

My bollox are a mess, I have loads of black spots that the doctor has told me are nothing to worry about. Apparently they’re blood blisters. Sadly one of them burst today, causing me to bleed for about 30/40 minutes. I was on the way shopping but had to return home to change my exceedingly blooded shorts and underpants, my first thought was that I’d popped Percy away to early and had leaked in my shorts until I checked my hands and they were covered in blood. Back home sat on the toilet with a cold flannel, cradling bedding articles, but as I said it took ages to stop bleeding. I’d love to know if anyone else suffers from the same, and if it needs treatment?

[Thephoenix]

What's your age, and are you taking blood thinners or anti platelet meds?

[GingerNuts]

Seek (further) professional medical advice.

[thenicz]

What's your age, and are you taking blood thinners or anti platelet meds?

Yes & 73

[lewisjones23]

as much as I like the forum, its the last place I’d be asking for medical advice

speak to your GP again

[Marmalade]

Just a thought, especially if it is hard to get hold of your doctor (or even if you think you're being fobbed off), try NHS24. They may refer you to an on-call doctor at the hospital. Though day time you really are supposed to phone your GP practice first.

[willie loman]

as much as I like the forum, its the last place I’d be asking for medical advice

speak to your GP again

i wish i could share your confidence in gps etc, it would be difficult to find someone who hadnt had a wrong diagnosis from a gp, or a dentist for that matter, online forums can be full of good advice.

[tynetunnel]

I’d defo get a second opinion from another doc at the surgery, or NHS111/urgent care.  Nobody should be suffering like you have today, I hope you feel better soon

[dexpunt]

My bollox are a mess, I have loads of black spots that the doctor has told me are nothing to worry about. Apparently they’re blood blisters. Sadly one of them burst today, causing me to bleed for about 30/40 minutes. I was on the way shopping but had to return home to change my exceedingly blooded shorts and underpants, my first thought was that I’d popped Percy away to early and had leaked in my shorts until I checked my hands and they were covered in blood. Back home sat on the toilet with a cold flannel, cradling bedding articles, but as I said it took ages to stop bleeding. I’d love to know if anyone else suffers from the same, and if it needs treatment?

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Without actually seeing the area in question, this sounds very much like a condition known as Angiokeratomas. Usually this is usually a harmless indisposition and will treat itself when left well alone. However accidental scratching or rubbing can cause the problem to bleed excessively. If it continues arrange to see a health care professional. A GP or nurse practitioner should be able to help. I'm not sure whether you have been shaving the area but this will certainly not help at this time

[PunterNumber69]

Or you could embarrass your GP by going to A&E about it. Your attendance at A&E will be reported to your GP's practice and it messes up their reporting stats.

[lewisjones23]

i wish i could share your confidence in gps etc, it would be difficult to find someone who hadnt had a wrong diagnosis from a gp, or a dentist for that matter, online forums can be full of good advice.

I think they’re in a better position to advise the OP than us bunch of strays on here 😅

[daviemac]

i wish i could share your confidence in gps etc, it would be difficult to find someone who hadnt had a wrong diagnosis from a gp, or a dentist for that matter, online forums can be full of good advice.

His doctor will know what medication he is on, if he's on anti-platelets as well as blood thinners prolonged bleeding is normal. It took 35 minutes for the site of a blood test to stop once with me. Blood thinners alone aren't too bad, you still bleed more than normal but the anti-platelets are designed to stop blood clotting.

[willie loman]

I think they’re in a better position to advise the OP than us bunch of strays on here 😅

you will find that when people have a medical problem , they quite quickly become fairly knowledgeable about it, plenty of good info always comes out on this forum, when people ask a medical problem, or about any other topic to be fair, i of course consult my gp, despite some poor experiences.

[sir wanksalot]

you will find that when people have a medical problem , they quite quickly become fairly knowledgeable about it, plenty of good info always comes out on this forum, when people ask a medical problem, or about any other topic to be fair, i of course consult my gp, despite some poor experiences.

That is very true.

A close relative of mine was diagosed with a condition some years ago and although I swore I would never resort to reading about it on the internet I ended up doing so and quite possibly helped to save her from a lifetime of unnecessary medication. The GP had prescribed her 60 mg of prednisone (steroids) a day

Prompted solely by information I found on a patient forum I asked the GP if the relative could see a rheumatologist. The request was granted and within a few minutes of of chatting the rheumatologist concluded that my relative had been misdiagnosed and the medication could be quickly tapered off.

[yandex]

i wish i could share your confidence in gps etc, it would be difficult to find someone who hadnt had a wrong diagnosis from a gp, or a dentist for that matter, online forums can be full of good advice.

This is occasionally true, but they are also full of card carrying fuckwits, certifiable loonies and a whole range of twats who think their experience is representative of the whole NHS.

Having been on the receiving end of Dr. Google several times, I can honestly say that 'a little bit of information is a dangerous thing' is absolutely bang on.

Or you could embarrass your GP by going to A&E about it. Your attendance at A&E will be reported to your GP's practice and it messes up their reporting stats.

I think you overestimate the embarrassment factor of most GPs. Also, the medical practitioner dealing with the original complaint will probably not see a hospital discharge summary unless it specifically asks them to do something.

Yes & 73

If they persistently bleed, medical advice is warranted and going to your local drop in centre or Emergency Department won't be frowned upon since it will almost certainly (should) have been part of the medical advice given when starting either anti-platelets or anti-coagulants.

[scutty brown]

This is occasionally true, but they are also full of card carrying fuckwits, certifiable loonies and a whole range of twats who think their experience is representative of the whole NHS.

As amply demonstrated in the covid forum

[scutty brown]

I know nothing about the medical issue, but wonder if the bleeding could at least be controlled by wearing absorbent incontinence pants?
Inelegant, but better than blood in your trousers

some examples
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[daviemac]

I think you overestimate the embarrassment factor of most GPs. Also, the medical practitioner dealing with the original complaint will probably not see a hospital discharge summary unless it specifically asks them to do something.

Of course they'll see a discharge summary, do you think they will issue repeat prescriptions without knowing what they are for.   

When I got mine it said on it 'CC doctor' and my doctor automatically stopped the prescription for anti- platelets and aspirin 12 months after having stents inserted.

[yandex]

Of course they'll see a discharge summary, do you think they will issue repeat prescriptions without knowing what they are for.   

When I got mine it said on it 'CC doctor' and my doctor automatically stopped the prescription for anti- platelets and aspirin 12 months after having stents inserted.

I'm not picking a fight Davy, but your discharge summary asked your GP to do something - namely stop your medication.

I was referring to someone attending the ED or hospital and an electronic or paper summary being transmitted to the GP. A typical practice will see a lot of these in a week and will file and move on very quickly, especially if it is something relatively benign with no follow up action required. If someone attends the GP, then goes to hospital a week later with the same thing, the discharge summary is probably not going to highlight this - I have seen, and written a fair few summaries over the years. Unless the original GP happens to be the one reviewing the discharge summaries that day, and also happens to remember the case, it is unlikely they will jump up, cry out and hold their head in shame.

Sadly, the days of the family GP in a small practice knowing the comings and goings of all their patients is a long gone thing. Blame Dr Shipman for that.....

[Thephoenix]

Yes & 73

I'm somewhat older and take anti platelets and I have a few of these little blood blisters and tiny red spots around the scrotum.
They've only appeared since taking the meds in the last 10 years.
 
The meds can also cause bruising and other small areas of redness when capillaries break close together and cause blood to pool under the skin.

Blood blisters will often bleed profusely anyway, and the meds will prolong the bleeding.
Obviously a phone consultation with your gp should reassure you, but I can say that since these tiny blisters appeared I've not had any bleeding. Maybe you've just scratched one without realising.

[Thephoenix]

I'm not picking a fight Davy, but your discharge summary asked your GP to do something - namely stop your medication.

I was referring to someone attending the ED or hospital and an electronic or paper summary being transmitted to the GP. A typical practice will see a lot of these in a week and will file and move on very quickly, especially if it is something relatively benign with no follow up action required. If someone attends the GP, then goes to hospital a week later with the same thing, the discharge summary is probably not going to highlight this - I have seen, and written a fair few summaries over the years. Unless the original GP happens to be the one reviewing the discharge summaries that day, and also happens to remember the case, it is unlikely they will jump up, cry out and hold their head in shame.

Sadly, the days of the family GP in a small practice knowing the comings and goings of all their patients is a long gone thing. Blame Dr Shipman for that.....

That's why it's important now to sign up to view your online medical records and check them regularly.
I've come across quite a few errors or omissions over the years.
You definitely have to be more proactive and assertive these days.

[daviemac]

I'm not picking a fight Davy, but your discharge summary asked your GP to do something - namely stop your medication.

I was referring to someone attending the ED or hospital and an electronic or paper summary being transmitted to the GP. A typical practice will see a lot of these in a week and will file and move on very quickly, especially if it is something relatively benign with no follow up action required. If someone attends the GP, then goes to hospital a week later with the same thing, the discharge summary is probably not going to highlight this - I have seen, and written a fair few summaries over the years. Unless the original GP happens to be the one reviewing the discharge summaries that day, and also happens to remember the case, it is unlikely they will jump up, cry out and hold their head in shame.

Sadly, the days of the family GP in a small practice knowing the comings and goings of all their patients is a long gone thing. Blame Dr Shipman for that.....

This thread is about the situation the OP is in and he is on blood thinners and or anti-platelets, they are normally initially prescribed by a hospital with the patents doctor issuing the repeat prescriptions. As the doctor treating him for anything else will have his medical records on the screen in front of him and they will include any treatment received to require blood thinners they will be fully aware of his history.

I am happy to stand corrected if your experience differs from mine when you were prescribed blood thinning medication.

[thenicz]

Thank you everyone for your concern. I think The Phoenix has generally got the gist, Once it stopped bleeding about midday, I think, I have had no problem since, I must stop picking and squeezing the spots, other than that I think I'm fine. It was the same doctor that told me that I ought to stop masturbating, but when I said why she reminded me she was trying to take my blood pressure.... Boom Boom

[timsussex]

there is only one piece of correct advice

If you are worried seek a 2nd opinion - this might be from the same GP or from another doctor

If you ask your GP again and you are still unhappy ask for a referral to a specialist - most hospitals run clotting clinics

It is a sad fact that for many years the NHS often needs a kick to get it right - even more so since COVID

[Thephoenix]

Thank you everyone for your concern. I think The Phoenix has generally got the gist, Once it stopped bleeding about midday, I think, I have had no problem since, I must stop picking and squeezing the spots, other than that I think I'm fine. It was the same doctor that told me that I ought to stop masturbating, but when I said why she reminded me she was trying to take my blood pressure.... Boom Boom

 

[NelsonH]

Years ago every barber sold "styptic pencils" for dealing with shaving cuts.  This is a small stick of alum.

You dab it on and move it about a bit until it stings.  Obviously NBG for a major wound.

But this works very well, even if you are anti-coagulated and get a small leak.

[Thephoenix]

Years ago every barber sold "styptic pencils" for dealing with shaving cuts.  This is a small stick of alum.

You dab it on and move it about a bit until it stings.  Obviously NBG for a major wound.

But this works very well, even if you are anti-coagulated and get a small leak.

Agreed.....on sale at Superdrug.
Boots not selling it now.

[Boomboom]

I got some from Amazon £6.99 for 3.

[scutty brown]

Years ago every barber sold "styptic pencils" for dealing with shaving cuts.  This is a small stick of alum.

You dab it on and move it about a bit until it stings.  Obviously NBG for a major wound.

But this works very well, even if you are anti-coagulated and get a small leak.

I suspect that will sting too badly if applied to the bollocks

[Thephoenix]

I suspect that will sting too badly if applied to the bollocks

A bit like putting toothpaste on them....so I believe.

[NelsonH]

No worse than the face, where it's commonly used.  Anyway won't last long.  This really does not sting any more than that spirit based shaving lotion.

[mradventures]

super glue might be a sketchy alternative :o
its been used to seal wounds in mostly emergancy situations, since vietnam?

[Thephoenix]

super glue might be a sketchy alternative :o
its been used to seal wounds in mostly emergancy situations, since vietnam?

Staples?

[daviemac]

super glue might be a sketchy alternative :o
its been used to seal wounds in mostly emergancy situations, since vietnam?

That's sterile medical grade super glue, not the stuff you buy in shops which could cause even more issues with infections etc.

BTW it's used regularly in hospitals to seal wounds instead of stiches, one stitch either end of the incision and super glue the centre.

[Thephoenix]

Yes had it used to seal 5 laparoscopy scars with no bother and no stitches.
Very effective.

[thenicz]

Fortunately I haven't had the problem for since that occasion, but I am being very careful, I feel I may take up the idea and if it occurs again, I shall have some in hand