Patient's question:
The other day, I felt swelling in my scrotum with persistent localized pain. It became more painful when I stood for a long time. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was varicocele. I would like to ask how this condition can be treated.Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the tortuous and dilated expansion of veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous return. It is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults, characterized by the dilatation, tortuosity, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus (veinary plexus) in the spermatic cord caused by venous stasis. Currently, surgical treatment is highly effective with a high success rate, so it is important to have confidence and actively cooperate with the treatment. Varicocele can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and the risk of recurrence is high after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment, and it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover as soon as possible!