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I have a weird vertical swollen vein like thing below the head of my penis, i've noticed its worsened and gotten more swollen after masturbating ?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

You are probably: irritating and bruising the vein during rubbing by masturbation, and thats why its swollen. Stop masturbating for a few weeks and see if swelling goes away.. If does not,see Dr.

Answered 5/6/2016

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A member asked:

I have a weird vertical swollen vein like thing below the head of my penis, i've noticed its worsened and gotten more swollen after masturbating ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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