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What Causes Varicose Vein Of Penis?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Question: Hi there is a vein which seems to have appeared on top of my penis ...there are small veins visible on the left side of penis as well...though there is no pain or discomfort ...but these veins have suddenly appeared from past 1-2week pls advise
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Refer below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic! Possibility is varicose veins which is common on left side. The reason is that the left testicular vein drains directly into left kidney vein and so the blood has to travel a long distance against gravity increasing the chances of varicose veins. However, a Physical examination is mandatory to assess this, since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out. A color doppler study is a useful diagnostic test to know the actual cause. Urologist visit personally is must. Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.
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Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (45 minutes later)
If it is varicose vein is it treatable by medicine
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Need not worry Detailed Answer: Hi, Do not worry about it as of now. If the diagnosis gets confirmed, we can discuss. Medicines does not help in it. But there are other options. Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied. Regards,
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What Causes Varicose Vein Of Penis?

Brief Answer: Refer below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic! Possibility is varicose veins which is common on left side. The reason is that the left testicular vein drains directly into left kidney vein and so the blood has to travel a long distance against gravity increasing the chances of varicose veins. However, a Physical examination is mandatory to assess this, since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out. A color doppler study is a useful diagnostic test to know the actual cause. Urologist visit personally is must. Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.