Patient's question:
I've been feeling lower abdominal pain and testicular pain all week, 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: What is the best way to treat varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common disease among young and middle-aged men, referring to the expansion, tortuosity, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus blood vessels in the spermatic cord due to venous stasis in the spermatic vein. The treatment of varicocele should be differentiated based on factors such as whether the patient has accompanying infertility or abnormal semen quality, whether symptoms are present, whether there are related complications, and the degree of varicocele. Current clinical diagnostic methods include drug therapy, physical therapy, interventional treatment, etc., each with its own advantages and disadvantages. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease, whereas delayed treatment may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely drug treatment and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.