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I had a hard vein in one of the top veins in my penis now it is gone should i worry? did it move up?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Hard vein: This most likely is lymph channel inflammation often caused by prolonged masturbation or vigorous intercourse. Lymph channels follow veins and can be confused with them. This usually goes away and there is nothing to worry about. There is no lasting problem.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 8/7/2015

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A member asked:

I had a hard vein in one of the top veins in my penis now it is gone should i worry? did it move up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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