The most common form of the disease is varicose veins of the lower extremities, but sometimes it can affect other organs, especially the penis.
Description and development mechanisms
The veins of the penis are of great importance to its activities, when they take a direct part in the process of erection and necessary to the outflow of blood from the internal tissues.
The male penis is an organ, which is equipped with a large number of veins and blood vessels – it is for this reason that, when aroused, they tend to extend the surface of the skin.
This is normal, but healthy men the veins and the vessels have a diameter of 2-4 mm and a light-blue shade.
If the appearance, color or density of the veins in any way changed, this may be the first sign of the development of various diseases, such as varicose veins of the penis.
The mechanism of its development is the same as in the case of varicose veins of the lower limbs – veins and blood vessels to deform and stretch, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Causes and risk factors
The main causes of the disease:
- injuries in the groin area and the body, especially the head;
- tumors in the groin, varicocele, thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities, and other diseases, which can impair blood circulation and condition of blood vessels and veins;
- often a delay of urination, which lead to long-term compression has a negative effect on the veins of the penis;
- genetic predisposition (some men the veins of the penis have weak walls, which can lead to the formation of seals, expansion vessels and tissue damage);
- a surgical procedure, which was carried out in the region of the penis, the scrotum and testes – varicose veins can be a complication of such activities;
- promiscuity leads to inflammation and infectious disease.
- excessive self-love: if such an action becomes a habit, it can lead to stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs;
- sexual techniques that delay ejaculation.
Step
In the early stages of the disease men usually do not feel any symptoms of the penis appear small tubercles, slightly protruding veins, where many patients are taken of the tendon.
With the development of the disease the tubercles becomes more and the body begins to change shape. Later there may be bleeding and the appearance of the hardened areas under the skin, which is usually localized in the head.
Risk and complications
A special danger to the patient's health and even his sex life varicose veins of the penis can be considered, but the fact that its development should warn the man. He talks about disorders of the blood circulation in the body especially in the groin area, which can lead to varicocele and even infertility.
In addition, changes in the appearance of the penis can cause serious psychological problems among representatives of the stronger sex.
Symptoms
The first symptom of the disease is a violation of the aesthetics of the body, which is characterized by the appearance of nodules and tubercles, the number of which increases with time.
The rest of the characters for varicose veins of the penis are:
- pain, pain and tingling in the penis during erection first, and then in other situations (eg, during exercise);
- burning and rubbing of the skin during intercourse because of vaginal dryness in women;
- strong swelling of the veins of the penis: during erection, they are dense, clearly defined, is under the skin and its appearance resembles that of a thick tendon;
- swelling in the affected area;
- change the color of the skin of the penis reddish-purple, red, and the colors of the veins themselves: they acquire a bluish tone;
- petechial hemorrhages and small blood clots, which is well palpated under the skin.
When should I contact a doctor?
Sexual diseases and pathology related to erection, serious psychological trauma of men, and many of them tried to solve the problem yourself or not paying attention to her.
This can be a serious error, so any changes to 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 a urologist, a dermatologist and surgeon.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of dilatation of the penis is not a problem for professionals. The diagnosis is made according to the following algorithm:
- medical history and listen to the complaints of the patient;
- visual inspection of problem areas (sometimes for the sake of completeness men artificially induce an erection);
- Ultrasound, which gives an opportunity to assess the blood flow to the affected areas;
- it venography injection of contrast is performed in cases where there is a risk that varicose veins affect the veins internal.
If there is reason to suspect that the disease is caused by infectious diseases or inflammation, the patient research is necessary to: blood, urine, semen, etc.
The differential diagnosis of the disease is performed to remove the Peyronie's disease who have similar symptoms.
Treatment
Special methods of treatment of this pathology does not exist, in addition to, medications used in the treatment of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities, in this case, is not recommended.
In the early stages of the disease can be rid of with the help of folk remedies (for example, gels and creams made from herbal basis). Bursting veins is usually treated with heparin ointment, but if the procedure has no effect, after 3 days, it is better to seek the help of a specialist, who performs the puncture and remove the excess blood.
In cases where the disease progresses, the patient is assigned to conservative treatment, which includes abstinence from sexual intercourse and medication , especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and local anti. To reduce the pain and possibly the use of non-narcotic analgesics.
Sometimes disease treatment using hirudotherapy, ie treatment with leeches, but this method is controversial, and refers to the alternative methods.
In the presence of appropriate data (repeated or failure of conservative treatment) patients can be performed with a procedure called phlebectomy, which involves the cutting and ligation of the affected vein.
It refers to the light of surgical procedures, and perform genital surgery. The recovery period lasts about two weeks – after this, people can return to normal sexual life.
Prevention
Prevention of varicose veins of the penis, like any other similar disease, is the action of a regular (but not excessive) sexuality with trusted partners normal sex not related to risk factors of varicose veins, but on the contrary, strengthens blood vessels and improves blood circulation.
When you enter into relationships with strange women should use contraception, and personal protective equipment. Sexual practices should be treated with caution – especially those involving the use of anesthetic gels for a longer sexual intercourse.
To prevent varicose veins on the penis, men are recommended to wear appropriate underwear, not having too hot baths, not to sit with crossed legs and do some light sports.
In addition, the disease said people blood flow, which can lead to more serious diseases, so the patient should consult a doctor and undergo the necessary research.