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Medical Conditions - Penile Vein

Having a veiny penis is normal. This is influenced by many factors, such as the thickness of the skin and the size of the veins. Several factors cause a veiny penis, including erection, varicocele, blood clots, and certain surgeries. Surgery can be done to treat enlarged veins.

All penile vein Q&A

How to manage my swollen and painful penile vein?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for your message. Since your penile Doppler ultrasound was normal, it is good news, as that rules out any major vascular or structural issue.

Can I use Heparin cream for visible and painful penis veins?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are always large veins on the upper aspect of the penis, and they transport blood back towards the heart.

Do swollen veins on the penis indicate penile vessel blockage or ED?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you provided, it is unclear whether you have erectile dysfunction (ED) or penile vessel blockage.

What could be the hard thick cord along the shaft of penis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation does not cause any such thickened cord, usually, these cord-like structures are dilated veins.

Is it normal for someone to have bulged, prominent, and curvy veins on the penis without an erection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Veins are naturally present on all men’s penises. In some, they are less visible; in some, they are more prominent.

Why do I have a cord-like hard vein on my penis, which becomes prominent on my erection and painful during masturbation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It is a dorsal penile vein. It might be because of the calcifications. I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

What can be done for engorged vein in the penis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dorsal veins of the penis (superficial and deep) drain most of the penile blood back towards the heart.

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