Patient's question:
When I was taking a shower, I noticed that one of my testicles is 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: What is a better way to treat varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the abnormal dilatation and tortuosity of veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous (backflow obstruction). It is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults, characterized by the expansion, coiling, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus (a network of veins) in the spermatic cord caused by venous blood stasis. Medication or dietary therapy is unlikely to be highly effective and may also affect fertility. Surgical treatment is the preferred option for better outcomes. Varicocele can be alleviated, but the treatment process is generally slow, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!