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Q: Artificially-induced phlebitis
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 21st, 2009
About a month ago, I was using a overly tight cockring. At the base of my penis, where the ring was,
there is a lump in the vein. Below the lump the vein is normal, but above the lump the vein is hugely
swollen up to and around the glans. The vein is rigid and firm to the touch is painful when any
pressure is applied, including holding the penis during urination. Getting and maintaining an erection
has become difficult. Will this go away on it's own or do I need medical treatment ???? Is the blood
in the vein clotted and in danger of circulating back into the body with serious results ? Can I just
pierce the vein with a needle to relieve the pressure ?


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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD
replied on October 26th, 2009
Sexual Health - Men Answer A7607
Given the data you provided (bump in vein, swollen, rigid and painful vein after using too tight penis ring, problems with erection), you might have experienced phlebitis. Phlebitis is a vein inflammation which in your case is caused by increased pressure caused by the penis ring.


Although phlebitis might create conditions which are favorable for forming clots, it is unlikely that there is a clot present in the vein, because it would have already caused too much blood to stay in the penis. Clot forming in the future cannot be ruled out if the condition is not solved.


You are advised to visit a urologist for a physical examination. You might be prescribed topical anti-inflammatory cream to reduce the inflammation. Antibiotics might also be recommended if a minor wound is suspected.


In the end, do not try to solve this condition on your own. Piercing would almost certainly additionally complicate the condition. Visit a urologist instead.




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