The veins of the penis: why appears and leads?

The most common form of the disease is varicose veins of the lower limbs, but sometimes it can affect other organs, including the penis.

The description and the mechanisms of development

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The veins of the penis are of great importance in its operation, since they are directly involved in the process of erection and necessary to the flow of blood to the tissues.

The man's penis is an organ that is equipped with a large number of veins and arteries – it is for this reason, during sexual arousal, they can strongly emitted above the surface of the skin.

This is a normal phenomenon, but in men in good health veins and the vessels have a diameter of not more than 2-4 mm, green, and blue color.

If the same appearance, the color or the density of veins in no way change, this may be the first sign of the development of various diseases, including varicose veins of the penis.

Its mechanism of development is the same as in the case of varicose veins of the lower limbs – veins and the blood vessels dilate, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Causes and risk factors

The main reasons for the development of the pathology are:

  • injury to the area of the groin and of the body itself, especially of its head;
  • the presence of tumors in the groin, varicocele, thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs and other diseases that may worsen the circulation and the state of the blood vessels and veins;
  • frequent delay of urination, which lead to long-term compression, which has a negative impact on the veins of the penis;
  • a genetic predisposition (in some men the veins of the penis have weak walls, which can lead to the formation of gaskets, vasodilation and tissue damage);
  • the surgical procedures that have been conducted in the area of the penis, the scrotum, and testes – varicose veins can be a complication of these operations;
  • promiscuity, leading to inflammation and infectious diseases;
  • the passion for excessive love of self: if this course is included in the habit, it can cause stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs;
  • the use of non-conventional sexual methods that are based on the delay of ejaculation.

Stage

On the early stages of the disease are generally the men who are not experiencing symptoms on the penis appear small mounds and slightly, veins protruding, which many patients take tendons.

With the development of the disease of the ridges becomes larger, and the authority to begin to deform. By following possible to hemorrhage and the appearance of the removal of hedges that hardens the ground areas under the skin, which are typically localized in the region of the head.

The risk and complications

A particular danger to the health of the patient, and the same for his sex life of the varicose veins of the penis is not responsible, but the very fact of its development must be alarmed of the man. He said about violations of blood circulation in the body and in particular in the region of the groin, which can lead to a varicocele, and even sterility.

In addition, changing the appearance of the penis can cause serious psychological problems among representatives of the stronger sex.

The symptoms

The first symptom of the disease is the violation of the aesthetics of authority, characterized by the appearance of nodules and hillocks, of which the number increases with time.

The rest the star of varicose veins on the penis are:

  • the sensation of pain, discomfort and tingling in the penis, initially during erection, and then in other situations (for example, during physical activity);
  • a burning sensation and friction of the skin during sexual intercourse because of the dryness of the vagina of the woman;
  • a strong swelling of the veins on the penis: during erection that they become dense, clearly defined, are under the skin and in their similar thickness of the tendon;
  • the swelling of the affected area;
  • the color changes of the skin of the penis with the pink to red colour-same veins: they acquire a cyanotic tint;
  • petechiae and small blood clots, which is well palpable under the skin.

When to see a doctor?

Reports of the disease and the pathologies related to the erectile function, represent a serious psychological trauma for men, and many of them try to solve the problem yourself or not paying attention.

This can become a serious mistake, that is why when any amendment to the veins of the penis and discomfort in this area, the patient should immediately consult a doctor-phlebologist. In addition, in this case, it may need the consultation of an urologist, a dermatologist and a surgeon.

The diagnosis

the diagnosis

The diagnosis of varicose veins of the penis is not a problem for professionals. A diagnosis is made by the following algorithm:

  • the collecting of the anamnesis and the physical examination of the patient's complaints;
  • a visual inspection of the problem areas (sometimes, to be complete, the men artificially cause an erection);
  • ULTRASOUND, which allows to assess the blood flow in the premises;
  • phlebography with the introduction of contrast is done in cases where there is a risk that varicose veins addressed internal of vienna.

If there is a doubt, that the pathology is the consequence of infectious diseases or inflammatory conditions, the patient requires research to be relevant: analyses of blood, urine, ejaculate, etc

Differential diagnosis of disease is done in order to exclude the disease , which have similar symptoms.

Treatment

Specific methods of treatment of this pathology does not exist, in addition, the drugs that are used for the treatment of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs, in this case, are not recommended.

In the early stages of the disease can be eliminated with the help of the national means (for example, gels and ointments, prepared with herbs). Punctured vienna is usually treated with heparin ointment, but if the procedure does not give effect for a period of 3 days, it is best to seek the assistance of a specialist who will perform the puncture and removes the excess blood.

In the case where the disease progresses, the patient was appointed curator of the therapy, which involves abstinence from sexual intercourse, and medication – in particular, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory local and anticoagulants. To reduce the pain may be the use of non-narcotic analgesics.

Sometimes, the treatment of the disease applies girudoterapiya, it is treatment, but this method is controversial and refers to other methods.

If you have any testimonials (of frequent recurrences, or of the ineffectiveness of conservative treatment) patients can be performed the operation under the name of the phlebectomy, which involves the excision and the wound dressing is affected by varicose veins veins.

It applies to the lungs, surgical interventions and genital surgeon. The recovery period is about two weeks – at the expiration of this time limit, the man can return to full-fledged sexual life.

Prevention

The prevention of varicose veins of the penis, like all other diseases, is managed by a regular (but not excessive), the sexual life with the partners of the normal sex does not apply to risk factors of varicose veins, but, on the contrary, strengthens blood vessels and improves blood circulation.

When entering into a relationship with women definitely need to use of contraceptives and use of personal protective equipment. Alternative sexual practices should be treated with the utmost care – especially those that involve the use of gels to anesthetics to prolong the sexual act.

In order to prevent the varicose veins of the penis the men are asked to wear correctly chosen clothes, do not take hot baths, do not sit with crossed legs and do it easily of water sports.

In addition, the disease is said about the violations of the circulation of the blood, which can lead to more serious pathologies, therefore, the patient needs to definitely consult a doctor and be the subject of a study.