What Causes Visible Vein On The Penis?

Posted on Mon, 25 Apr 2016

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi there is swollen hard vein in my penis after masterbation its doesnt seem to go away what do i do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about .

Detailed Answer:
Helo
Thanks for query based on the fact that you have posted you have noticed dilated vein on shaft of the penis after masturbation .

This is a dilated tributary of one of the Superficial Dorsal Vein of penis and seen in many individuals .

It is not going to impose any difficulty in performing sexual activities nor it will have any negative effect on your sexual potency .

There is nothing to be worried about and there is no treatment that can regress this dilated vein .

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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 minutes later)

the swollen vein left and right side was hard even when flaccid and when erect its so noticeable is there any i can do to make it go away?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They will remain there and will not go away .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .These dilated veins will not go away .Any attempt made to remove these veins by surgery may result into recurrence .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar