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Visibility Of Penis Vein

Veins on the penis are generally visible for all. These veins help take the blood back to the heart following an erection during which blood flows to the penis. It does not affect erectile function. The degree of visibility is increased in some men; however, recent sexual encounters, varicocele, blood clots, or surgeries can increase visibility.

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I have a prominent and twisted vein in the upper side of my penis. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have a prominent and twisted vein, most likely the dorsal penile vein. It appears excessively bulged and visibly pronounced on the upper side of my penis. This vein becomes even more exaggerated and prominent when my penis is erect, and I can also feel it when I pull back the foreskin. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the images you have provided (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and it looks like lymphangiosclerosis. This is the thickening of a lymph vessel around your penis. The reason for this is the blockage of the chann...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest treatment for engorged dorsal veins.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old physically active male and I have been worried about the size of my superficial dorsal vein of the penis. It has slowly increased in thickness over the past few years. It looks extremely engorged in both erect and flaccid state. I am not experiencing any pain or ere...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dorsal veins of the penis (superficial and deep) drain most of the penile blood back towards the heart. They have to be tortuous so that when the penis becomes erect, they do not stretch too much. The superficial vein is prominent because it is just below the skin. I ...  Read Full »

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