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Burst/broken blood vessel in head of penis?

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davrots81
davrots81

Hi guys,

As all probably start their queries on this particular board I have a bit of an embarrassing question..

So, I've noticed since last weekend I have what looks like a burst blood vessel on the head of my penis around the opening of the urethra. I noticed this about 8-9 days ago, and assumed I'd strained too harsh whilst urinating or during sex and thought it would heal in a day or two.

About mid way through last week, after masturbating, I noticed the reddy purple spot had returned. It seems to increase when I get an erection, which is something I've tried to induce in myself a few times, as I panicked thinking I'd broken my penis (as you do) so wanted to ensure I was still able to get an erection.

It's a little concerning, but as I said, the blotching seemed to be going until I 'used' my penis again a few days ago so I'm wondering if this is some sort of burst/broken blood vessel or capillary that I should be letting heal for a week or so before checking back.

Any thoughts would be very welcome.

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  • ml66uk
    ml66uk davrots81

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    We're used to embarrassing questions here.  Yours sounds unusual, but that doesn't mean it's anything serious.  My guess would be that it will just fix itself, but it's hard to offer suggestions without a pic.

    This should help you add images:

    https://patient.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/402861-how-do-i-add-an-image-to-my-post

    If you're using a phone or tablet, you may need to choose the desktop/PC option in your browser.

    • davrots81
      davrots81 ml66uk

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      Thanks for your reply!

      I will definitely post a picture or two later. Just tried on my mobile but the option isn't available.

    • davrots81
      davrots81 ml66uk

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      Actually, ignore that.. Here are a couple of pictures. It looks sort of like burst vessels on either side. 
    • ml66uk
      ml66uk davrots81

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      Those aren't in focus, but I think it might just be a mild form of balanitis or possibly friction damage:

      https://patient.info/search.asp?searchterm=balanitis

      I'd expect it to clear up by itself, and personally I wouldn't see a doctor about it.  Take a leak and wash down there (just with water, no soap) after masturbation or sex, and maybe try Canesten cream if it hasn't gone in a few days.

      Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor.

    • ml66uk
      ml66uk

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      And use lube for now when having sex, even if you don't need it normally.

    • davrots81
      davrots81 ml66uk

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      Thanks again, yeah poor quality images as I had to take a few quick pictures at work. Not something I'm used to doing!

      I'll leave it will alone for a few days and see how it goes.

    • brunolima
      brunolima ml66uk

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      get some kind of treatment for this i hurt with an extender i have the same problem

  • jake97748
    jake97748 davrots81

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    Did you get to the bottom of this? I have the same but mine is a larger blotch? Thanks
  • kenneth12098
    kenneth12098 davrots81

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    I have a burst/broken blood vessel right side of penis
    • brunolima
      brunolima kenneth12098

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      got a friendly treatment, I have the same problem after using a vacuum extender

  • Guest
    Guest davrots81

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    Look like i nees to move ny dissociation out of genital herpies cause im goin through the exact thing any pain or tingling feeling
  • brunolima
    brunolima davrots81

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    get some kind of treatment for this i hurt with an extender i have the same problem

  • brunolima
    brunolima davrots81

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    get some kind of treatment for this i hurt with an extender i have the same problem

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