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 seemed to be very prominent, like earthworms coiled inside the testicle. Please ask: How can varicocele be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, varicocele is caused by an excessively large angle of drainage of the spermatic vein into the renal vein, especially the left spermatic vein almost draining at a right angle. Therefore, prolonged standing or walking can lead to poor blood flow and congestion, resulting in varicocele. Since varicocele is due to vascular issues, medication often has little effect. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a detailed color Doppler ultrasound examination of the spermatic vein to determine the severity of the varicocele. If the varicocele is severe and accompanied by abnormal semen, surgical treatment may be necessary. Varicocele can be cured, but the treatment process is usually slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with your doctor's treatment and use medication appropriately!