Patient's question:
When I was taking a shower, I noticed that one of my testicles is larger than the other, and it seems to be lower on one side. When I touched it, I felt that the veins were very prominent, almost like earthworms coiled inside the testicle. Please ask: How is varicocele usually treated most effectively?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is generally caused by prolonged standing, sitting, frequent intense exercise, and exposure to cold and hot water stimuli in the scrotum. In addition to blood stasis in the spermatic vein due to various pressure factors, adjacent organ or organic inflammation, etc., it can also be triggered by factors such as the stretching, expansion, lateral displacement, and tortuosity of the pampiniform venous plexus, as well as congenital vascular weakness. It is recommended that you seek a detailed medical examination at a hospital for symptomatic treatment.Individuals with asymptomatic varicocele do not require treatment. Those with mild symptoms may use a scrotal support band or wear supportive underwear to lift the scrotum. In severe cases or when the condition significantly affects daily life, surgical treatment should be considered.