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. Please ask: How should varicocele be diagnosed for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the abnormal dilatation and tortuosity of veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous. 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 effective and may also affect fertility. Surgical treatment is the preferred option for better outcomes. Varicocele can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!