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 particularly prominent, almost like earthworms coiled inside the testicle. Please ask: What kind of food is helpful for the recovery of varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a condition where the return of spermatic veins is obstructed or the valves fail, causing blood to pool, leading to the expansion and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus of the spermatic veins. It is more common in young and middle-aged adults. The incidence of left varicocele is higher. Those with asymptomatic or mild symptoms can wear elastic pants or use a scrotal support band. Men with more severe symptoms and infertility caused by varicocele accompanied by abnormal sperm should undergo surgical treatment. The surgical procedure involves high ligation of the spermatic veins. It is recommended to identify the cause and provide targeted treatment. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect fertility.