Does A Prominent Vein On The Penis Shaft Affect Penis Erection?

Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016

Question: I have the stringlike cord running just under the skin. I am wondering if it will affect me having strong erections? This is similar to the question answered by Dr. Venkata XXXXXXX in March 2013.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about it

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
The string like structure on the shaft of the penis is a dilated tributary of lateral superficial vein of penis and is seen many normal individuals .

It will never have any negative effect on your erectile function.

It does not require any treatment .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar