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A 18-year-old male asked:
I'm concerned about a vein in the left side of my penis shaft,which hurts when erect.it first appeared after masturbating.when soft it is hard to spot it,but if i'm hard or if i apply pressure i can feel it. it doesn't move with the skin?
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Dr. Romanth Waghmaraeanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Painful vein: Veins should not be painful if they are normal. They are painful if they block - so I cannot be sure. Please see a urologist.
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