Patient's question:
I have had varicocele for many years. Actually, it hasn't caused much discomfort, and since I already have children, I haven't paid much attention to it. However, recently the pain has been getting worse, sometimes even keeping me awake at night. It has seriously affected my normal life and work, and I am very troubled.Please ask: How can varicocele be treated to alleviate the symptoms?
Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is one of the common and frequently-occurring diseases in men. Its cause may be related to congenital abnormal growth and development of the spermatic veins. If the varicocele is not severe, there are no discomfort symptoms in daily life, and treatment may not be necessary. If the varicocele is significant, it may interfere with sexual quality of life or lead to infertility, and surgical treatment is recommended. Avoid strenuous exercise and prevent excessive bending of the scrotum to alleviate the varicocele. Abstain from sexual intercourse and undergo an ultrasound examination at the hospital to confirm the degree of varicocele, so that early treatment can be initiated. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.