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A 21-year-old member asked:

Suspected broken blood vessel in penis shaft? visible collection of purple/bright red veins/capillaries that extend roughly one inch towards the glans of the penis, where a purple spot is visible. tender when touched, dull aching when not touched

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Dr. Steven Simon
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 40 years experience
See urologist: This is too important an area to guess. See a urologist for a knowledgeable exam and treatment plan
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