Patient's question:
When I was taking a shower, I noticed that one of my testicles is much larger than the other, and it seems to be lower on one side. When I touched it, I felt that the veins were very prominent, almost like earthworms coiled inside the testicle. Please ask: If I have varicocele, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally, mild varicocele without symptoms does not require treatment.Non-surgical treatment: For mild varicocele or those accompanied by neurasthenia, report scrotal swelling and apply cold compresses.
Surgical treatment: For more severe varicocele, a history of sperm count below 20 million for three consecutive times, or testicular atrophy; if the varicose veins disappear when lying down, the inguinal vein ligation can be performed.
Wishing you good health! Varicocele is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication.
Moreover, for male patients, it is necessary to seek professional and regular medical treatment immediately. Treatment should be considered based on the examination results.