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Urology (Expert Forum)
Enlarged Vein below head of penis w/ soft swollen tissue - due to cock ring
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Enlarged Vein below head of penis w/ soft swollen tissue - due to cock ring
by davmar, Jan 27, 2007 12:00AM
Hello,
I have been using a smaller than normal steel **** ring quite often lately, because I lost my normal sized one, which is a tad bit larger. Recently, after an intense masturbation session, the top of my shaft, where the soft skin is, became very soft and swollen, almost as if I had a foreskin (which I don't) but with a balloonish type of look. I also had a new feature which hasn't gone away: an enlarged vein that circles around the top of my shaft,
right underneath the softish skin. This was about a week or 2 ago and the softish skin has receded but the enlarged vein doesn't seem to be getting too much smaller. I already have hard time maintaining erection, but the vein is right in my "sweet" spot which is interfering somewhat with my normal masturbation technique. Sometimes there is a tiny burning sensation just under the skin around the vein, as if it is slightly irritated. Is it possible that I did permanent damage to the vein and is there any treatment?
I have been using a smaller than normal steel **** ring quite often lately, because I lost my normal sized one, which is a tad bit larger. Recently, after an intense masturbation session, the top of my shaft, where the soft skin is, became very soft and swollen, almost as if I had a foreskin (which I don't) but with a balloonish type of look. I also had a new feature which hasn't gone away: an enlarged vein that circles around the top of my shaft,
right underneath the softish skin. This was about a week or 2 ago and the softish skin has receded but the enlarged vein doesn't seem to be getting too much smaller. I already have hard time maintaining erection, but the vein is right in my "sweet" spot which is interfering somewhat with my normal masturbation technique. Sometimes there is a tiny burning sensation just under the skin around the vein, as if it is slightly irritated. Is it possible that I did permanent damage to the vein and is there any treatment?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 28, 2007 12:00AM
, Jan 28, 2007 12:00AM
A thrombosed penile vein can be considered, as this may be associated with trauma to the penis.
An ultrasound can determine if this is the case. If so, conservative therapy can be considered - with warm packs and NSAIDs.
I would also consider urine tests to evaluate for infection and STDs.
Having this evaluated by a urologist is recommended.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
An ultrasound can determine if this is the case. If so, conservative therapy can be considered - with warm packs and NSAIDs.
I would also consider urine tests to evaluate for infection and STDs.
Having this evaluated by a urologist is recommended.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_