Patient's question:
I have varicocele for a while now, and the symptoms have been getting worse recently. I also feel pain in the groin area, and the testicles feel like there are worms coiled on them. I heard this condition can affect fertility. I've been married for over a year, and I'm really worried. Could you please tell me: How should varicocele be treated better?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is caused by obstruction of venous return in the spermatic cord, failure of valves, blood reflux leading to blood stasis, resulting in the expansion, elongation, and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus. The treatment of varicocele primarily involves surgical intervention, such as high ligation of the internal spermatic veins. Traditional Chinese medicine is not very effective for patients with varicocele. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.