Patient's question:
I've been feeling lower abdominal pain and testicular pain this whole week, and I also feel very bloated. The symptoms get worse after sitting or standing for a long time. Since it's a private area, I feel embarrassed going to the hospital. I suspect it might be varicocele. Could you please tell me how to diagnose varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the tortuous and dilated veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous (reflux). It is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults, characterized by the expansion, tortuosity, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus (vein vascular plexus) in the spermatic cord caused by venous blood stasis.Medication or dietary therapy is unlikely to be very effective and may also affect fertility. Surgical treatment is the best option in this case. Varicocele can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle and follow a proper diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover as soon as possible!