Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
183 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

21 Year Old With Varicose Veins On The Penis. How Long Will It Take To Heal? What Is The Medication?

I am 21 years old and recently i have developed a varicose vein on my penis . It runs from the base of the head along my shaft.I masturbate a lot but however for the past 3 months i have stopped.The vein gives me slight discomfort.I am not sexually active. Will the varicose vein ever heal? If so , how long will it take? What kind of diet do I have to maintain to do so? Can I have sex without it affecting my life? Is there any medication I can take that can help the healing process?
posted on Sun, 18 Nov 2012
Twitter Wed, 21 Nov 2012 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 21 Nov 2012 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Urologist,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for your query.You have noticed varicosity of dorsal vein of penis on shaft of the penis.In a scientific term it can not be a varicose vein as veins of the penis does not have valves.It is a vein which is engorged more than normal It will not affect your sexual life.There is no medical treatment for it.If at all you are curious about it you can get it ligated by a surgeon under local anesthesia.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Vascular surgery


Loading Online Doctors....
21 Year Old With Varicose Veins On The Penis. How Long Will It Take To Heal? What Is The Medication?

Hello Thanks for your query.You have noticed varicosity of dorsal vein of penis on shaft of the penis.In a scientific term it can not be a varicose vein as veins of the penis does not have valves.It is a vein which is engorged more than normal It will not affect your sexual life.There is no medical treatment for it.If at all you are curious about it you can get it ligated by a surgeon under local anesthesia.