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Visible Veins

Visible veins can sometimes be a sign of certain conditions. They are considered unhealthy if they occur due to venous reflux. It can cause itching, burning, uncomfortable sensations, and pain. It can occur due to various factors like exercise, age, hormones, weight, and weather. The treatment is done according to the type of a visible vein.

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Can sleeping on stomach cause twisted nerves on the penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 23-years-old. From one week, I noticed a small twisted nerve on my penis. It is not irritating, not causing pain or burning. But it is looking odd. Actually, I slept on my stomach the previous night. From the next day, I noticed this. I do not masturbate also. Please advice me on ...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible, send me images so that I can see and suggest you properly. I hope this helps you. Kindly follow up with the images.  Read Full »

Will removing varicose veins from penis interrupt with erection?

Query: Hi doctor, In the past few months, I acquired spider veins and varicose veins on both sides of my penis. The veins are thick, dark blue and engorged with blood even when the penis is flaccid. Varicose veins run in my family but never thought I could have them there. They also are accompanied with...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Varicose veins are a very rare entity if they are present on your penile skin. Most of the time they need no intervention unless they are causing so much pain which is interfering with your daily activity or for cosmetic reasons. As they are superficial, removing them doe...  Read Full »

I have visible veins on my penis without an erection. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I have more visible veins on my penis without an erection. The veins are bulged and curved, and I do not have an erection. Is it normal?Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: 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. This is just a natural variation and is nothing you should worry about. With regards to your poor...  Read Full »

There are lots of veins visible on my penis, even in a flaccid state. How to get rid of them?

Query: Hi doctor, There are lots of veins visible on my penis, even in a flaccid state from the past two months. I have no pain and no erection problem, but these veins create stress for me. How to get rid of these veins?  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks very much for consulting us. Those prominent veins are normal. It varies in look, but nothing should be done if it does not cause pain. Conditions like vasculitis and venous thrombosis, which cause pain and hard veins (uncompressible veins), can be treated with ...  Read Full »

How can I get rid of visible veins on the face?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of visible veins on my face. There are some on both my eyelids, the outer corners of my eyes, my cheeks, starting from the corner of my lips down to my jawline. What can I do to get rid of them?  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pulse dye laser and other lasers are only treatment of it. There is no medication which is going to work.  Read Full »

Will visible vein affect the normal health?

Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know why my veins are so visible. I have fair skin which could be the reason, but I see a lot of white people whose veins are not noticeable. And I am talking about usual green or blue veins, not spider veins because I am only 20. Does it have to do anything with my he...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Since you have not taken any treatment for any diseases and almost all veins are visible then you need not worry. This phenomenon is exaggerated in some individuals. Surely this will not ...  Read Full »

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