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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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A Verified Doctoranswered
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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114 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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