Patient's question:
This week, I've been feeling lower abdominal pain and testicular pain, 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. Could you please tell me which hospital is good for treating varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele, due to blood stasis in the spermatic veins, can lead to an increase in scrotal temperature, causing the testicular temperature to drop by 1℃ to 2℃. Persistent long-term elevation in temperature can interfere with sperm production in the testes, resulting in azoospermia and oligozoospermia. The epididymis also aids in the maturation of sperm. It is more common in young and middle-aged adults. Those with asymptomatic or mild symptoms can wear elastic pants or use a scrotal support band. Men with more severe symptoms and infertility due to varicocele accompanied by sperm abnormalities should undergo surgical treatment. Currently, surgical treatment is the most direct approach. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition, whereas delayed treatment can affect overall health.