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What Causes Discomfort Vein On Left Side Of Penis?
Hello, I have recently discovered a discomfort coming from a vein on the left side of my penis above the left testicle directly on my penis towards the base. It causes a sharp pain when touched and feels to be a little hard. I am a 19 year old very active athlete and I weight lift everyday regularly as well as participate in team sports. The day this pain became noticeable was the day after I was doing heavy weight on squats during my leg day, followed by football, and indoor soccer. The vein is noticeable, but isn't too severely swollen. The pain is tolerable, but has raised some concerns. Did I overwork myself and possibly cause this? I am wondering what it is and what I should do.
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Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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You have noticed a painful vein on the left side of your penis after doing an extensive physical work out. From you description it sounds like you may have irritated the muscle in your perineum or muscles of your groin. This strain to your muscles is manifesting itself as tenderness to the side of the penis. To determine if you have caused muscle strain or even an inguinal hernia I recommend that you seek medical attention. The physician can check you for inguinal hernia and for muscle strain from the exam alone.
To treat a hernia you may need surgery to repair the hernia. If it is a muscle strain then rest and time will reduce the pain.
In summary
1. Pain possible Inguinal hernia or groin muscle strain
2. Seek medical attention for diagnosis
3. Rest for muscle strain
4. surgery for repair of inguinal hernia
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your medical questions and concerns
You have noticed a painful vein on the left side of your penis after doing an extensive physical work out. From you description it sounds like you may have irritated the muscle in your perineum or muscles of your groin. This strain to your muscles is manifesting itself as tenderness to the side of the penis. To determine if you have caused muscle strain or even an inguinal hernia I recommend that you seek medical attention. The physician can check you for inguinal hernia and for muscle strain from the exam alone.
To treat a hernia you may need surgery to repair the hernia. If it is a muscle strain then rest and time will reduce the pain.
In summary
1. Pain possible Inguinal hernia or groin muscle strain
2. Seek medical attention for diagnosis
3. Rest for muscle strain
4. surgery for repair of inguinal hernia
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your medical questions and concerns
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