The most common form of the disease is varicose veins of the lower limbs, but can sometimes affect other organs – in particular the male penis.
Description and development mechanisms
The veins of the penis are of great importance in its operation, as they are directly involved in the process of erection, and are necessary for the outflow of blood from the internal tissues.
The male penis is an organ, which is equipped with a lot of veins and arteries – and ' for this reason, during the sexual arousal are issued above the surface of the skin.
This is a normal phenomenon, but of healthy men of the veins and the vessels have a diameter of not more than 2-4 mm, and the blue shadow.
If the appearance, color, or density of the veins in some way is changing, this may be the first sign of development of various diseases, including varicose veins of the penis.
Its mechanism of the development of the same, as in the case of varicose veins of the lower limbs – veins and the blood vessels deform and stretch, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Causes and risk factors
The main reasons for the development of pathology are:
- injuries to the groin area and the organ itself, and in particular its head;
- the presence of tumors in the groin, varicocele, thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs and other diseases, can worsen the blood circulation and the state of blood vessels and veins;
- frequent delay of urination, which lead to a prolonged compression, exerting a negative effect on the veins of the penis;
- genetic predisposition (some of the men in the vein of the penis are weak divisions, which can lead to the formation of seals, vasodilation and tissue damage);
- surgical interventions that are carried out in the area of the penis, the scrotum and testes – varicose veins can be a complication of such operations;
- promiscuity, which leads to inflammation and infectious diseases;
- excessive rescue: if the activity is in the habit, it can lead to a stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs;
- the use of non-traditional sexual techniques that delay ejaculation.
Phase
In the early stages of the disease usually men do not feel any symptom on the penis appear small bumps and slightly protruding veins, which many patients take for the tendons.
With the development of the disease shock becomes larger, and the body begins to deform. Then are possible and bleeding and the appearance of hardened phases under the skin, which are usually localized in the area of the head.
The danger and complications
Particularly at risk for the health of the patient and also for his sex life varicose veins of the penis is not, but the very fact of its development, and should warn the man. It speaks of violations of blood circulation in the body and, in particular, in the groin area, which can lead to complications and even infertility.
Also, change the appearance of the penis can lead to serious psychological problems for the representatives of the stronger sex.
The symptoms
The first symptom of disease is the violation of the aesthetic of the organ, characterized by the appearance of nodules and bumps, the number of which increases with time.
For the rest of the marked varicose veins on the penis are:
- the sensations of pain, discomfort and tingling in the penis during erection, and then in other situations (e.g., during exercise);
- burning and irritation of the skin during sexual intercourse because of vaginal dryness a woman;
- a strong swelling of the veins on the penis when erections become dense, well defined work under the skin and his mind recalls the thickness of the tendon;
- swelling of the affected area;
- color changes of the skin of the penis with pinkish to purplish red, and even the color of the veins themselves: they acquire cyanotic shadow;
- petecchia and small blood clots, which is well palpable under the skin.
When it is necessary to consult a doctor?
Sexual of the disease and any disorders associated with erectile function, represent a serious psychological trauma for men, and many of them are trying to solve the problem themselves or do not pay attention to her.
This can become a serious error, then any changes to the veins of the penis and discomfort in this field, the patient should immediately consult a doctor-phlebologist. Also, in this case, it may be necessary to board a urologist, a dermatologist and surgeon.
Diagnostics
The diagnosis of dilatation of the veins of the penis is not a great problem for the professionals. The diagnosis is made according to the following algorithm:
- medical history and listening to the complaints of the patient;
- visual inspection of the areas of difficulty (sometimes to complete the picture of a man artificially cause erection);
- ULTRASOUND, which gives the possibility to assess the flow of blood in the places affected;
- phlebography with the introduction of contrast takes place in cases, when there is a risk that varicose veins touched the interior of vienna.
If it is suspected that the disease is the result of infectious diseases or inflammation, the patient requires proper research: examinations of blood, urine, seminal fluid, etc.
The differential diagnosis of the disease pass for the elimination of the Peyronie's disease , that have similar symptoms.
Treatment
Specific methods of treatment for this condition does not exist, also, the drugs that are used for the therapy of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs, in this case, is not recommended.
In the early stages of the disease can be resolved with the help of folk remedies (for example, gels and ointments, herbal preparations). Gust of vienna, usually in charge of the heparin ointment, but if the procedure does not give the effect in a matter of 3 days, it is better to ask for help to a specialist, who will be a lumbar puncture and removes the excess blood.
In cases, when the disease progresses, the patient is assigned to conservative therapy, which involves abstinence from sex and drugs – in particular, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory funds and local anticoagulants. To reduce the pain perhaps the use of non-narcotic analgesics.
Sometimes for the treatment of disease apply hirudotherapy, ie treatment of the leech, but this method is questionable, and refers to alternative methods.
If you have readings (frequent relapses or ineffectiveness of conservative treatment) patients can be performed the operation called flebectomia, which involves excision and the dressing the affected varicose veins of the veins.
She refers to lung surgery and is genital surgeon. The recovery period is about two weeks – at the end of this period, the man can return to a sexual life.
Prevention
The prevention of varicose veins of the penis, like all other diseases, is managed by regular (but not excessive) sexual life with a reliable partner – regular sex does not refer to the risk factors of varicose veins, but, on the contrary, strengthens blood vessels and improves circulation.
When you enter into relationship with strangers, the women necessarily need to use contraceptives, and personal protective equipment. The non-conventional sexual techniques must be treated with great caution – especially those which involve the use of gel-anesthetics to prolong sexual intercourse.
In order to prevent the varicose veins of the penis, men are advised to wear correctly chosen linen for the house, not to take too hot baths, not sitting with crossed legs and do easy sports.
In addition, the disease he speaks of disorders of the circulation of the blood, which can lead to more serious disorders, therefore, the patient should consult a doctor and do the necessary research.