What Causes Swollen Vein On Shaft Of Penis?

Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014

Question: Hello

I have a swollen vein on my penile shaft. It's very prominent. I've been having it for last six months. It's not painful, I am sexually active and I don't feel any pressure or pain during urination. I'm still worried as I have no idea what caused this. The swollen area starts from the bottom of my penis. I am 30 year old aand never had unprotected sex.

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is normal only

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.

There is a vein on the dorsum of penis-the dorsal vein of penis.This a very superficial,large vein. It becomes still prominent during erection.
This is absolutely normal,and nothing to worry.

Hope this will answer your query.
Take care.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (48 minutes later)

Hello doctor

Thanks for your reply. I have it not only during erection, but also when the penis is flaccid. Is that normal? Will it ever go away or always remain like this? Is there any treatment?

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

The vein is prominent not only during erection, but also when flaccid.the only thing is that, the prominence increases on erection.

Since this is normal, it will not go away,and no treatment is needed.

Hope you got it cleared.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj