Patient's question:
It seems like I might have varicocele. I feel that one of my testicles is higher than the other, and it's extremely painful. The pain can even be felt when I walk. Due to work reasons, I have to walk a lot every day, which really brings me a lot of suffering. Please ask: What are the causes of varicocele?Doctor's answer:
1. Abnormal semen: In men with varicocele, about two-thirds are likely to experience abnormal semen again, and a significant small portion can lead to infertility.2. Generally speaking, patients with mild varicocele are less likely to experience the symptoms mentioned earlier, while moderate and severe symptoms are more pronounced. Of course, this is not a universal rule, and what matters most is the individual's different reactions.
3. Interference with daily life: Clinically, varicocele occurs in 99% of cases on the left side and 1% on both sides. Mild cases may cause no discomfort, while the typical symptoms include a sensation of heaviness and aching pain in the scrotum or testicles, which are relieved when standing or walking, and significantly reduced or disappear when lying down.