Varicose vein

[Miggz]

Hello, about 2 weeks ago I noticed that I had some sort of blockage on my penis. I've been researching the web and the closest thing I can find is varicose veins problem. Its like a little lump and I can only see it when I pull my foreskin back. And it gave me a fright because I could see that it was blocking the blood flow. It doesn't hurt if I touch it and I'm just starting to get a bit worried. I've read that a recent change in exercise may cause this to happen and it so happens that soccer season has just started and have been going to the gym about 3 times a week trying to buff up. The blood blockage is located on the top of my penis but is not on the head. When i pull the foreskin back, thats wen i can only see the lump.
Please let me know if I need to go get some proffessional help.
Thanks!

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be a thrombosed penile vein, or a plaque associated with Peyronie’s disease, a sebaceous cyst or Mondor’s disease(less likely). I suggest you to consult a urologist and get it examined.

In Mondor’s disease, there’s inflammation of the superficial veins of the penis and one of the commonest causes of the same is vigorous sexual activity. Abstinence from sexual activity is important.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.