The most common form of the disease is varicose veins of the lower limbs, but sometimes it can affect other organs – in particular the male penis.
The description and the mechanisms of development
Veins of the penis are of great importance in operation, since they directly take part in the process of erection, and is necessary for the outflow of blood from the inside of the mast.
The male penis is the organ, which is equipped with a lot of veins and arteries – for this reason, during the sexual arousal in particular, they may protrude above the surface of the skin.
This is normal, but in a healthy male veins and capillaries have a diameter of no more than 2-4 mm and the light-blue hue.
If the appearance, the color or the density of veins in any way changed, this may be the first sign of occurrence of various diseases, including varicose veins of the penis.
The mechanism of development is the same as in the case with varicose veins of the lower limbs – veins and blood vessels to warp and stretch, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Causes and risk factors
The main reasons for the development of the pathology include:
- the wound area of the groin and of the same authority, especially the head of it?
- the presence of tumors in the groin, varicocele, treatment of thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs and other diseases, capable of affecting the blood circulation and the condition of the vessels and of the veins?
- frequent delay of urination, which lead to long-term compression, to provide a negative effect on the veins of the penis?
- genetic predisposition (in some men the veins of the penis have can partition, can lead to the formation of the seal, the expansion of blood vessels and tissue damage);
- surgical procedures performed in the region of the penis, the scrotum and testicles – dilatation can be a complication of these operations?
- do sexual relationships, leading to inflammation and infectious diseases?
- the excessive madness of self-love: if something like this class a habit, it can lead to stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs;
- the use of non-traditional sexual practices, relating to delay of ejaculation.
Stage
In the early stages of the disease men usually do not feel any symptom in the penis appear small bumps and slightly protruding veins, many patients receive for the tendons.
With the development of the disease hits grows and the body begins gradually to be deformed. Then it is possible bleeding and appearance of hardened areas under the skin, which is usually localized in the region of the head.
Risks and complications
A particular risk to the health of the patient, even for the sexual life varicose veins of the penis do not bring, but the fact of the growth will need to be aware of the man. He speaks of violations of blood circulation in the body and, in particular, in the groin, which can lead to varicocele and even infertility.
In addition, changes in the appearance of the penis can cause serious psychological problems for the representatives of the strong sex.
The symptoms
The first symptom of the disease is the disturbance of the aesthetics of authority, is characterized by the appearance of nodules and bumps, the number of which increases over time.
The other featured of varicose veins in the penis include:
- the sensation of pain, discomfort and stinging in the penis, in the beginning when it is erect, and then and in other cases (e. g., during the exercise);
- burning and chafing of the skin during sexual intercourse due to dryness of the vagina of the woman?
- strong swelling of the veins in the penis: during erection become dense, clearly caustic, protrude from the skin and in the brain resemble a thick tendon?
- the swelling of the affected area?
- change the color of the skin of the penis with pink to purple-red, as well as the color of the same vein: acquire a bluish hue?
- the bleeding and small clots, which is good palpation under the skin.
When you will need to contact the doctor?
Carpets of the disease and any abnormalities that are associated with erectile function, constitute a serious psychological trauma for men, and many of them are trying to solve the problem yourself or you don't pay attention to her.
This can be a serious mistake, therefore, any changes of the veins of the penis and discomfort in this area the patient should immediately consult a doctor-phlebologist. In addition, in this case you may need to consult qualified urologist, dermatologist and surgeon.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of enlargement of the veins of the penis is not a particular problem for professionals. Diagnosis is done with the following algorithm:
- collection of historical and listens to the complaints of the patient?
- visual inspection of problem areas (sometimes to complete the picture the man artificially induce an erection);
- The ULTRASOUND, which gives the possibility to evaluate the blood flow in the affected areas?
- phlebography with the introduction of contrast performed in cases, when there is a risk that varicose veins have raised the interior of vienna.
If there is a suspicion that the disorder is due to infectious diseases or inflammation, the patient is required from the relevant studies: blood tests, urine, ejaculate, etc.
The differential diagnosis of the disease is performed for the exclusion of Peyronie's disease , have similar symptoms.
Treatment
The specific methods of treatment this pathology there is, in addition, the drugs used for the treatment of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs, in this case are not recommended.
In the early stages of the disease that you can get rid with the help of folk remedies (for example, gels and ointments, prepared with herbs). Διερρηγμένα veins usually heal heparin ointment, but if the process does not give a result for 3 days, better to ask for help from a specialist, who will puncture and remove the surplus of blood.
In cases where the disease progresses, the patient is assigned to conservative therapy, which means abstention from sexual contacts and taking drugs – in particular, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and local anti-coagulants. For the reduction of pain is possible the use of non-narcotic analgesics.
Sometimes for the treatment of the disease is applied to this therapy, i.e. treatment with leeches, but this method is controversial and it belongs to the alternative methods.
When there are related clues (frequent recurrences, or failure of conservative treatment), the patients may be performed the surgical procedure called phlebotomy, which involves the resection and bandage the affected varicose veins veins.
It belongs to the easy surgical procedures, and performed genital herpes surgeon. The recovery period lasts about two weeks – after this period a man can return to full sexual life.
Prevention
Prevention of varicose veins of the penis, as well as other similar diseases, is to be managed by the regular (but not excessive) sexual life with reliable partners – regular sex is not associated with the risk factors of varicose veins, but, on the contrary, strengthens blood vessels and improves the circulation of blood.
In contact with strangers you definitely need to use birth control and personal protective equipment. In unconventional sexual procedures should be treated with great caution – especially those which involve the use of gel-anaesthetics to prolong sexual intercourse.
In order to avoid varicose veins of the penis in men and is recommended to be correctly matched underwear, do not take very hot tubs, don't sit with legs crossed and to participate in mild sports.
In addition, the disease he speaks of violations of blood flow that can lead to more serious pathologies, therefore, the patient should consult your doctor and pass the necessary studies.