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What Causes Enlarged And Hard Vein Below The Head Of Penis?

after sex 4 days ago, a vein just below the head of my penis was enlarged and hard. it is now nearly back to normal. it was not painful. i did not fell any change before or during sex. could you please tell me if this is something to be concerned about.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

It is very normal that dorsal vein of the penis becomes enlarged and hard during erection of penis and may remain enlarged for few hours after sex. So, there is no need to worry.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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What Causes Enlarged And Hard Vein Below The Head Of Penis?

Hi, It is very normal that dorsal vein of the penis becomes enlarged and hard during erection of penis and may remain enlarged for few hours after sex. So, there is no need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist