penis veins

[soulja17]

i all of the sudden have very large veins on my penis that just stick out more way more then they use to, it seems like they are spreading like more veins are sticking out. i dont have really much pain but a slight pain in my right nut. im getting paranoid about it and wondering if something should be done about this. i have no idea why this is happening, and it just looks alot worse when i have an erection. what is this and is it serious? should i be alarmed?

[DrSylvesterMD]

Thanks for your questions.
What you describe appears to be a thrombosed penile vein is not a common diagnosis. Also called as Mondor’s disease is thrombophlebitis of the penis; described as a painless or only slightly painful. Thromboses were noted 24-48 hours after a prolonged sexual act with or without an intercourse. The main symptom was a cord-like thickening of the superficial veins, which were painless or slightly painful. Doppler examination of the superficial dorsal vein
revealed obstruction of the vessels. Antiinflammatory agents, including aspirin, and rarely surgery are treatment options. Tenoxicam or Ibuprofen may be helpful if it does get painful. At times resolution of the thrombosis occurs uneventfully within 4-6 weeks. No recurrence or erectile dysfunction is usually noted. Penile Mondor's disease is a benign pathology of the superficial dorsal penile vein and should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of penile pathologies. I would see my doctor again and reconsider the diagnosis or proceed with removal of the vein. In the meantime abstinence will not hurt and may help if you have been re-injuring the area.
Regards,
Dr Sylvester MD