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Does A Prominent Vein On The Penis Shaft Affect Penis Erection?

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Posted on Sun, 27 Nov 2016
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Question : I have the stringlike cord running just under the skin. I am wondering if it will affect me having strong erections? This is similar to the question answered by Dr. Venkata XXXXXXX in March 2013.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about it

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
The string like structure on the shaft of the penis is a dilated tributary of lateral superficial vein of penis and is seen many normal individuals .

It will never have any negative effect on your erectile function.

It does not require any treatment .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Does A Prominent Vein On The Penis Shaft Affect Penis Erection?

Brief Answer: Nothing to be worried about it Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . The string like structure on the shaft of the penis is a dilated tributary of lateral superficial vein of penis and is seen many normal individuals . It will never have any negative effect on your erectile function. It does not require any treatment . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.